Security Architect
Role Description & Technical Scope
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Software Security Architect | Cambridge | £80K-£95K + benefits</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">A leading technology company based in Cambridge is looking for a Software Security Architect to take ownership of software security across its product portfolio.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll define security architecture and strategy, embed secure development practices across engineering teams, and ensure security is considered throughout the full product lifecycle.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">The role will involve:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Owning the software security strategy, roadmap and architecture</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Leading threat modelling, secure design and security</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Defining secure architecture patterns, engineering standards and controls</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Embedding security into development and CI/CD processes</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Overseeing vulnerability management, security testing and release assurance</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Working closely with engineering, product, systems and quality teams</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Providing technical leadership and guidance on secure software development</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">They’re looking for:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Strong experience in software/product security and architecture</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Experience with secure development lifecycle, threat modelling and vulnerability management</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ A strong software engineering background with practical security experience</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Experience implementing automated security controls within CI/CD</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ The ability to influence senior technical stakeholders and make pragmatic security decisions</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">+ Experience with Embedded Linux, Android, connected or mission-critical products would be highly beneficial.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Cambridge</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: £80K-£95K</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">If this role looks like a good fit, please apply below</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 07 Oct 2026
- Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Employment: Permanent
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Domain: Electronics
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