Security Architecture Lead (Manchester)

Insight Investment is looking for a Security Architecture Lead to join the Cyber Security team in Manchester. Working within the CISO team as the Security Architecture Lead and acting as a subject matter expert, you will have significant expertise in security design and assurance of systems and applications.

Role Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of projects and third-party vendors to ensure cybersecurity standards are met
• Stay updated on cyber threats and develop strategies to mitigate risks
• Lead and define threat modelling activities of systems and applications
• Conduct regular training sessions and awareness programs for development teams
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing security measures
• Ensure ongoing compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards

Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in a leadership role directly supervising staff
• Strong understanding of end-to-end cybersecurity architecture within software development environments
• Strong understanding of emerging cyber security threats
• A broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies
• A broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of applications and development
• The ability to work effectively within a team environment and across various stakeholders

Insight is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at

About Insight Investment

Insight Investment is a leading asset manager focused on designing investment solutions to meet its clients' needs. Founded in 2002, Insight's collaborative approach has delivered both investment performance and growth in assets under management. Insight manages assets across its core liability-driven investment, risk management, full-spectrum fixed income, currency and absolute return capabilities.

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