Hybrid Lead Architect, Cyber Infrastructure

at Sheraton Heathrow Hotel

• Job title: Lead Architect, Cyber Infrastructure
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Cyber Security, Linux, Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United Kingdom

About the role

• Lead Architect overseeing strategy and technical direction of security technologies across network, server, and cloud environments. Mentor Cyber Engineers and collaborate on security architecture across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Cyber Engineers specialising in network, server, and cloud security.
• Provide expert guidance on security architecture and controls to protect critical business assets.
• Strengthen our security posture across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud platforms.
• Work with stakeholders to balance risk, resilience, and commercial priorities.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field (or equivalent experience), plus certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, Microsoft or Cisco.
• Experience in cyber security architecture or senior technical security roles, with expertise across network, server, and cloud domains.
• Strong background in Microsoft technologies (Active Directory, Defender, Office 365, Azure), alongside Linux, Cisco, Palo Alto, AWS, Oracle and hybrid cloud environments.
• In-depth knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls), Zero Trust architectures, and automation/orchestration tools.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams, balancing security with cost and risk, and collaborating across technical and business stakeholders.
• Exposure to regulated industries (aviation or similar) and understanding of compliance standards (CAF, EASA, ICAO).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with a track record of delivering secure, scalable solutions in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and excellent benefits
• Performance-based annual bonuses
• Share in Success Bonus plans
• Generous annual leave allowances
• Market-leading pensions
• Family friendly policies
• Access to private health insurance
• A wide range of wellbeing tools
• Varied learning and development opportunities