Security Architect

Security Architect - 3 months - Fully Remote - Outside IR35

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to join our team and lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable technology solutions. This role is well-suited to a hands-on security professional who can operate strategically while collaborating closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the definition and refinement of security architecture for new and existing platforms and services.
• Participate in scoping and planning upcoming work, ensuring security requirements are Embedded early in delivery cycles.
• Work closely with solution and technical architects to design secure systems and review architectural decisions.
• Produce and maintain security architecture documentation, including threat models, risk assessments, and security patterns.
• Take accountability for ensuring security controls meet organisational, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Conduct security spikes and technical investigations into emerging threats, tools, and best practices.
• Review designs and implementations to ensure compliance with security principles and policies.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Proven experience working as a Security Architect within complex technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including identity, network security, and platform controls.
• Active SC Clearance
• Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP).
• Hands-on understanding of modern application architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems).
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to balance risk, usability, and delivery speed in real-world environments.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 3 months
• Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35)
• Location: Fully Remote
• Start Date: ASAP