Robert Saunders
About Robert Saunders
Robert Saunders serves as the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering at Nationwide Building Society since 2022 and is a Distinguished Subject Matter Expert at (ISC)². He has extensive experience in security architecture and engineering across various organizations, including Colt Technology Services and Barclays.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Robert Saunders serves as the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering at Nationwide Building Society since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security architecture and engineering initiatives within the organization. His position is based in London, England, and he operates in a hybrid work environment. Prior to this role, he held the position of Senior Security Architect at the same institution from 2019 to 2023.
Professional Experience at Colt Technology Services
Robert Saunders has extensive experience at Colt Technology Services, where he has held multiple roles over the years. He has worked as a Lead Platform and Security Architect from 2013 to 2016, and as a Senior Security Engineer and Design Authority from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he has served as a Security Manager in a part-time secondment since 2012, and as a Technical Specialist in Managed Services Integration from 2007 to 2012. His experience at Colt has contributed to his expertise in security architecture and engineering.
Education and Expertise
Robert Saunders studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Physics from 1990 to 1993. He further pursued advanced studies at UCL, achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in High Energy Particle Physics from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he has completed training at SABSA, enhancing his knowledge in security architecture frameworks.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Before his current roles, Robert Saunders held significant positions at various organizations. He was the Vice President Lead Security Architect at Barclays from 2016 to 2019 and worked as an Internet Services Team Leader at Kleinwort Benson and DrKW from 1998 to 2001. His leadership in risk management during organizational changes has provided him with insights into business risks beyond technology, enhancing his strategic approach to security.
Subject Matter Expertise at (ISC)²
Since 2021, Robert Saunders has been a Distinguished Subject Matter Expert at (ISC)². In this capacity, he shares his extensive knowledge and expertise in security architecture and engineering, contributing to the development of best practices and guidance within the cybersecurity community.