Cyber Security Architect, Global, ISO27001; London WC2; £130k


Global Cyber Security Architect; DevSecOps, ISO27001, SOC; London WC2N 5HS; £130,000 + Benefits represents a career-defining opportunity for an energetic technical specialist to safeguard a complex, worldwide technology estate. Reporting directly to the IT Director, this senior individual contributor role is designed for a technical powerhouse who has personally spearheaded global certifications and can weave a DevSecOps philosophy into a worldwide production environment.


Why join this global leader?


This is a high-octane senior individual contributor position that allows you to focus entirely on technical architecture and global strategy with no people management duties. You should apply if you want:
·Dynamic Autonomy: Reporting to the IT Director, you will be the primary authority responsible for managing and maturing a sophisticated Global SOC.
·Personal Legacy: This role is for the person who has 'done it'-you must have personally led an organisation to achieve ISO27001 certification, not just overseen it.
·Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy a heavily hybrid working model, primarily UK only, while protecting an estate that spans the Americas, Europe, and Australia.

You will be joining an elite, worldwide corporation with a massive international footprint and a culture that prizes energy and innovation. With a vast user base spanning the Americas, Europe, and Australia, the technology environment is complex, requiring a leader who understands the specific security nuances of each territory. This organisation operates within highly regulated sectors and is currently maturing its DevSecOps capabilities. They need a specialist who is passionate about protection and can ensure their Global SOC provides world-class detection.


The Role

As the Global Cyber Security Architect, you will be the technical engine behind the organisation's global digital integrity. Your responsibilities will include:
·Managing the Global SOC to ensure proactive threat hunting and rapid incident response across all global time zones.
·Implementing a cutting-edge DevSecOps approach to ensure security is automated and embedded within the CI/CD pipeline.
·Maintaining the ISO27001 standard that you have the proven, battle-tested experience of achieving from the ground up.
·Aligning global security protocols with regional requirements, including NIST (Americas) and Essential 8 (Australia).
·Acting as the sole, energetic technical lead for vulnerability management and endpoint security across the worldwide estate.


Why has this role arisen?
The organisation is shifting toward a more automated, integrated security model and requires a 'doer' rather than a delegator. This position was created to give the IT Director a technical partner who has the experience of achieving ISO27001 and the modern skills to manage a Global SOC. By removing people management, the business is empowering you to be the primary driver of technical security excellence globally.


Apply Now!
If you are an energetic DevSecOps expert who has personally achieved ISO27001 for a worldwide corporation, you need to act now. This position is located near Charing Cross Station (WC2N 5HS) and is a priority hire for the IT Director.
Submit your application today to secure your place in the process!

10 Singular Skills Required


1.ISO27001 Implementation (Must have personally achieved certification from scratch)
2.DevSecOps (Embedding security into CI/CD pipelines and automated workflows)
3.SOC Management (Overseeing global threat detection and incident response)
4.NIST Framework (Applying security standards for the Americas region)
5.Essential 8 (Understanding and implementing Australian security protocols)
6.Vulnerability Management (Coordinating risk-based patching across a global estate)
7.Cloud Security (Securing SaaS platforms and modern workplace environments)
8.Identity & Access Management (IAM) (Managing MFA and conditional access globally)
9.Incident Response (Leading rapid containment and root cause analysis)
10.Technical Diplomacy (Influencing global stakeholders without direct line management)

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