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Our client, a leading global organization, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Reading. Were excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Security Architect with strong background in financial services to join a dynamic team on an initial 6-month contract. If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to … discuss further. Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid 4 days onsite) Contract Duration: 6 Months Rate: £700 - 750 Inside IR35 About the Role We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Security Architect to join a major transformation programme in the financial services sector . This is a hands-on, strategic role that involves shaping cloud security architecture, influencing senior stakeholders … helping build secure, resilient systems in one of the most tightly regulated industries in the world. Why This Role is Unique Step into a mission-critical role influencing the security posture of a major financial player. Collaborate on high-scale, multi-cloud projects using cutting-edge technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP). Be part of a forward-thinking environment focused More ❯

work with This team is responsible for safeguarding the company's digital assets and ensuring robust cyber resilience. They cover various aspects of cybersecurity, including threat and exposure management, security engineering, cyber incident response, security DevOps, and insider threat. Each team has specific responsibilities and areas of focus, collaborating closely with other digital security teams and business … units to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity. Each of these teams collaborates closely with other digital security teams, digital core and delivery teams, and various business units to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Let me tell you about the role This role is responsible for setting the strategic and technical direction for cyber security across the Cyber Threat and Engineering (CTE) portfolio. This includes defining and maintaining portfolio-wide security strategies, technical requirements, and reference architectures that guide the secure design and operation of CTE platforms, products, and services. The team also leads horizon-scanning and innovation efforts to identify new technologies and approaches that can improve bps cyber resilience. What you More ❯

work with This team is responsible for safeguarding the company's digital assets and ensuring robust cyber resilience. They cover various aspects of cybersecurity, including threat and exposure management, security engineering, cyber incident response, security DevOps, and insider threat. Each team has specific responsibilities and areas of focus, collaborating closely with other digital security teams and business … units to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity. Each of these teams collaborates closely with other digital security teams, digital core and delivery teams, and various business units to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Let me tell you about the role This role is responsible for setting the strategic and technical direction for cyber security across the Cyber Threat and Engineering (CTE) portfolio. This includes defining and maintaining portfolio-wide security strategies, technical requirements, and reference architectures that guide the secure design and operation of CTE platforms, products, and services. The team also leads horizon-scanning and innovation efforts to identify new technologies and approaches that can improve bps cyber resilience. What you More ❯

work with This team is responsible for safeguarding the company's digital assets and ensuring robust cyber resilience. They cover various aspects of cybersecurity, including threat and exposure management, security engineering, cyber incident response, security DevOps, and insider threat. Each team has specific responsibilities and areas of focus, collaborating closely with other digital security teams and business … units to ensure a cohesive approach to cybersecurity. Each of these teams collaborates closely with other digital security teams, digital core and delivery teams, and various business units to ensure a cohesive and comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. Let me tell you about the role This role is responsible for setting the strategic and technical direction for cyber security across the Cyber Threat and Engineering (CTE) portfolio. This includes defining and maintaining portfolio-wide security strategies, technical requirements, and reference architectures that guide the secure design and operation of CTE platforms, products, and services. The team also leads horizon-scanning and innovation efforts to identify new technologies and approaches that can improve bps cyber resilience. What you More ❯

Job Title: Technical Cyber Security Consultant - Security Architect (SC) Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel as required Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Security Clearance: Candidates must hold SC level clearance and meet UK residency requirements About the Role We're looking for a Technical Cyber Security Consultant/Security Architect to join our client; a … leading Cyber Consultancy that's shaping the future of secure digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You'll help clients define and implement security architectures that protect their assets and enable confident decision-making. Key Responsibilities … Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal. Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns. Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk. Validate security controls and their effectiveness. Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public). Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes. Identify and mitigate More ❯

Cyber Security - Technical Security Architect (MOD) Location: Remote + South East/South West on-site presence as required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Technical Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping secure architecture and delivering expert consultancy to our clients, particularly within … to design, validate, and implement secure solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide secure design advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure adherence to security standards, blueprints, and architectural patterns. Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk. Validate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements. Deliver security architecture for cloud and hybrid environments. Scope and review IT Health Checks (ITHC) and produce remediation plans. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and design proportional controls. Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints. Travel to client sites (approx. 40-60%) as required for classified system access. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess Proven experience working in More ❯

Job Title: Security Architect Grade: 8 - Temp Reports to: Head of Architecture Division: IT Department: Architecture Location: London About Us We are a leading insurance provider with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service, innovative products, and long-term value to our clients. Headquartered in London, we operate in key global markets, offering a collaborative and inclusive … working environment where talented, self-driven professionals can develop their expertise, explore new opportunities, and make a real impact. Division Summary The Architecture team plays a pivotal role in transforming our IT landscape to support business growth and operational excellence. We ensure robust design and governance processes are applied from concept through to delivery, working closely with business change … and IT delivery teams to enable effective, secure, and future-proof solutions. Job Purpose The Security Architect will play a key role in safeguarding the organisation's digital assets by ensuring that security is embedded into all technology solutions. Reporting to the Head of Architecture (with a dotted line to the Head of IT Risk and Cybersecurity More ❯

Software Security Engineer Department: Tech - Security Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Oxford, UK Reporting To: Head of Information Security Description Are you ready to raise the bar on cyber security and contribute to making our flagship products cyber resilient? We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Information Security team at … our Oxford headquarters. You will be working across software engineering, modelling, and data science bringing your full self, including your security knowledge and expertise to the business. As a Security Engineer at Aurora Energy Research, you will enable our colleagues to improve our secure software development lifecycle, ensure secure operational practices, and support compliance. You have a curious … getting smart ideas into the hands of your colleagues. You enjoy working simultaneously on various initiatives and moving between teams. You will become part of a top-notch information security team who love solving difficult problems. By joining our Information Security team, you will be part of something big and meaningful: help protect our brand and our company More ❯

Enterprise Security Architect Location: Basingstoke, London or Oldbury/Hybrid (3 days a week on site) Salary: Competitive with strong bonus and benefits Reporting to: Chief Architect We're working with a household-name UK organisation as they undergo a wide-reaching transformation - across technology, architecture, and ways of working. As part of this journey, they're looking … for an Enterprise Security Architect to play a pivotal role in modernising how security is delivered across the business. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of security, architecture, and delivery, focused on embedding modern security principles - like Zero Trust, secure by design, and cloud-native patterns- into large-scale transformation programmes. What … you'll be doing Partnering closely with the Chief Architect, CISO, and security engineering teams to design and assure modern, secure solutions across cloud, data, infrastructure, and identity. Shaping the security architecture strategy, roadmaps, and frameworks - always with a focus on delivery and commercial impact. Influencing the design of security services and technologies using Azure, Microsoft More ❯

Location(s):UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Gloucester Job Title: Information Security Classified Networks Deputy Location: UK - Guildford, Gloucester - predominantly office based Role summary: Classified Networks are a crucial part of our delivery portfolio which provides a diverse range of services to our clients. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual possessing excellent … and client-facing skills, to provide subject-matter expertise principally within the organisation as well as to our customers. Classified Networks Deputy is a role which falls within the Security function and responsibilities range from project work, change control management, risk assessment, vulnerability governance, incident review, penetration testing and compliance activities. As part of the Information Security team … adherence to compliance frameworks. Additionally, working in the classified space, would require the ability to be able to obtain Developed Vetting clearance. What you'll be doing: Classified Network security contact, primary point of enquiry and guidance. Helpdesk requests within defined SLA's, e.g. change requests, risk assessments, security management plans, code of connection. Security incident review More ❯

Information Security GRC Manager | ISO27001, SOC2, Azure Security | Global Trading Platform £70–80k base + 10% bonus Hybrid in London Training budget for certifications + conference attendance Strong emphasis on professional autonomy and ethical leadership A newly created opportunity to lead and shape the GRC function of a global financial group at a pivotal time, supporting the secure … role with real scope: oversight of policy, third-party risk, architectural reviews, and cloud compliance. You'll work closely with the Head of InfoSec to maintain audit readiness, improve security posture, and influence business-wide awareness and accountability. What you’ll bring: 5+ years in InfoSec, IT Security or Ops within a regulated environment Certification required: CISSP, CISM … CRISC, or equivalent Strong knowledge of ISO27001:2022, SOC2 Type II, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA Confident with security risk assessments, audit responses, and policy governance Hands-on cloud security experience: ideally with Azure and the Shared Responsibility Model Comfort with complexity: able to analyze architecture, track metrics, and translate acronyms into actionable plans Mentorship ability More ❯

Information Security GRC Manager | ISO27001, SOC2, Azure Security | Global Trading Platform £70–80k base + 10% bonus Hybrid in London Training budget for certifications + conference attendance Strong emphasis on professional autonomy and ethical leadership A newly created opportunity to lead and shape the GRC function of a global financial group at a pivotal time, supporting the secure … role with real scope: oversight of policy, third-party risk, architectural reviews, and cloud compliance. You'll work closely with the Head of InfoSec to maintain audit readiness, improve security posture, and influence business-wide awareness and accountability. What you’ll bring: 5+ years in InfoSec, IT Security or Ops within a regulated environment Certification required: CISSP, CISM … CRISC, or equivalent Strong knowledge of ISO27001:2022, SOC2 Type II, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA Confident with security risk assessments, audit responses, and policy governance Hands-on cloud security experience: ideally with Azure and the Shared Responsibility Model Comfort with complexity: able to analyze architecture, track metrics, and translate acronyms into actionable plans Mentorship ability More ❯

Information Security GRC Manager | ISO27001, SOC2, Azure Security | Global Trading Platform £70–80k base + 10% bonus Hybrid in London Training budget for certifications + conference attendance Strong emphasis on professional autonomy and ethical leadership A newly created opportunity to lead and shape the GRC function of a global financial group at a pivotal time, supporting the secure … role with real scope: oversight of policy, third-party risk, architectural reviews, and cloud compliance. You'll work closely with the Head of InfoSec to maintain audit readiness, improve security posture, and influence business-wide awareness and accountability. What you’ll bring: 5+ years in InfoSec, IT Security or Ops within a regulated environment Certification required: CISSP, CISM … CRISC, or equivalent Strong knowledge of ISO27001:2022, SOC2 Type II, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, DORA Confident with security risk assessments, audit responses, and policy governance Hands-on cloud security experience: ideally with Azure and the Shared Responsibility Model Comfort with complexity: able to analyze architecture, track metrics, and translate acronyms into actionable plans Mentorship ability More ❯

Job title Control Testing Lead - Cyber Security Ref 42015 Division Digital Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 Salary A salary up to £78,000 per annum, depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 03/09/2025 As a Control Testing Lead , you will play a … key role within the Information Security team, supporting the Control Test and Assurance Manager in the delivery of the Control Test and Assurance Programme. This role requires solid experience in control testing within Information Security, with a focus on evaluating control effectiveness and ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards. This role will report directly to the Control … Manager, with whom you will work to deliver the goals of the company to have a stable and fit-for-purpose control testing environment that supports the organisation's security and compliance objectives. What you'll be doing as a Control Testing Lead - Cyber Security Support the implementation of the Control Testing Framework. Execute control testing in line More ❯

Security Development and test Director £100,000 to 135,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Security Development & Test Director Permanent | London or Birmingham (Hybrid) | £135,000 + 20% Bonus + £6,000 Car Allowance | Senior Director Level This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished leader in secure development to … shape and drive the future of secure architecture, DevSecOps integration, and software security testing across large-scale transformation programmes. You'll work at both strategic and operational levels, embedding secure-by-design principles across software pipelines while driving improvements in security architecture, tooling, and compliance. This senior role offers significant autonomy and impact-perfect for someone … build strong delivery, pre-sales, and client-facing outcomes. What You'll Be Doing: Lead and oversee secure development and testing strategy across the SDLC Define and govern secure architecture and ensure alignment with enterprise policies and industry frameworks (e.g. OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001) Drive DevSecOps integration into CI/CD pipelines, embedding SAST, DAST, SCA and container security More ❯

Life on the team At Computacenter, we support enterprise-scale organisations in securing their digital operations and advancing their security strategies. As part of our Group Professional Services (GPS) division, youll join a network of over 1,000 technology professionals who collaborate across borders to deliver industry-leading solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver cutting … edge security architectures that span Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), identity and access management, cloud security, and data centre protection. As a Technology Architect (Security), you'll work directly with major enterprise customers, playing a strategic role in advisory, design, and technical delivery. What you'll do Provide expert guidance across SASE/SSE, PAM, detection, and … data centre security technologies Lead customer engagements, providing advisory services, architecture guidance, roadmap planning, and solution governance Define and document high-level solution designs, technical requirements, and delivery frameworks Act as Technical or Design Authority for enterprise-scale customer programmes Engage in strategic customer meetings to translate business needs into technical strategy Collaborate with vendors and partners (notably More ❯

A leading global IT services and solutions provider, supporting public and private sector clients with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure are seeking a skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our dynamic team, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to design and deliver secure, scalable solutions. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions meet the highest … standards of security assurance across government and defence sectors. The successful candidate will need to already hold DV clearance due to the nature of the role and this will be a remote working role with some travel to the Basingstoke and Bracknell sites required. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with customers and technical teams to provide expert security guidance. Design … secure solutions tailored to customer needs, integrating appropriate security controls. Work alongside infrastructure and network architects to align security architecture with threat models and tier requirements. Engage with suppliers to identify suitable security products and obtain volume-based quotes. Own the security strategy and approach for bids, ensuring alignment with HMG and MOD assurance frameworks. More ❯

A leading global IT services and solutions provider, supporting public and private sector clients with cutting-edge technology and infrastructure are seeking a skilled and experienced Security Architect to join our dynamic team, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to design and deliver secure, scalable solutions. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our solutions meet the highest … standards of security assurance across government and defence sectors. The successful candidate will need to already hold DV clearance due to the nature of the role and this will be a remote working role with some travel to the Basingstoke and Bracknell sites required. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with customers and technical teams to provide expert security guidance. Design … secure solutions tailored to customer needs, integrating appropriate security controls. Work alongside infrastructure and network architects to align security architecture with threat models and tier requirements. Engage with suppliers to identify suitable security products and obtain volume-based quotes. Own the security strategy and approach for bids, ensuring alignment with HMG and MOD assurance frameworks. More ❯

Working with a scaling business in Oxford to recruit a permanent Software Security Engineer to join the Information Security team. This is a newly created role working across software engineering, modelling and data science teams. This is a role to enable the business to improve their SDLC processes through creating robust and resilient security operations. This is … a permanent role with hybrid working, looking for someone to be in the office 3 days a week in Central Oxford. The Role Build secure products - ensure security is considered throughout the product and software development lifecycle Provide security best practice, build security design patterns, complete security architecture reviews Support on-going BAU software development … processes and champion vulnerability management Provide internal security consultancy and lead on audit engagements, risk activities Skills & Experience Understanding of securing micro-service architectures Working knowledge of modern secure SDLC practices - embedding security into CI/CD piplines Understanding of application security principles (OWASP top 10, OWASP ASVS) AWS, GCP or Azure knowledge Previous experience in software More ❯

Working with a scaling business in Oxford to recruit a permanent Software Security Engineer to join the Information Security team. This is a newly created role working across software engineering, modelling and data science teams. This is a role to enable the business to improve their SDLC processes through creating robust and resilient security operations. This is … a permanent role with hybrid working, looking for someone to be in the office 3 days a week in Central Oxford. The Role Build secure products - ensure security is considered throughout the product and software development lifecycle Provide security best practice, build security design patterns, complete security architecture reviews Support on-going BAU software development … processes and champion vulnerability management Provide internal security consultancy and lead on audit engagements, risk activities Skills & Experience Understanding of securing micro-service architectures Working knowledge of modern secure SDLC practices - embedding security into CI/CD piplines Understanding of application security principles (OWASP top 10, OWASP ASVS) AWS, GCP or Azure knowledge Previous experience in software More ❯

Cyber Security Consultant Location: London Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience) Join a growing cyber security practice, part of a technology and transformation consultancy. This team helps leading organisations navigate complex cyber risk and regulatory landscapes, combining technical expertise with business insight to build resilience and enable growth. What You’ll Do Advise executives on actionable … deliver cyber transformation programmes aligned with organisational objectives Design governance and operational models to enhance cyber maturity and regulatory readiness Assess and define risk-based roadmaps that embed cyber security into business operations Work across a range of industries and environments to solve real-world security challenges Key Skills & Experience Cyber Security: Experience in cyber strategy, risk … management, security architecture, transformation programmes, and regulatory compliance Knowledge of relevant standards: NIST CSF, ISO27001, NCSC CAF, GDPR, NIS2, etc. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, M.Inst.ISP, or MSc in Cyber Security Hands-on experience in areas like GRC, cyber threat management, vulnerability management Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to present to both More ❯

Cyber Security Consultant Location: London Salary: Up to £60,000 (Depending on experience) Join a growing cyber security practice, part of a technology and transformation consultancy. This team helps leading organisations navigate complex cyber risk and regulatory landscapes, combining technical expertise with business insight to build resilience and enable growth. What You’ll Do Advise executives on actionable … deliver cyber transformation programmes aligned with organisational objectives Design governance and operational models to enhance cyber maturity and regulatory readiness Assess and define risk-based roadmaps that embed cyber security into business operations Work across a range of industries and environments to solve real-world security challenges Key Skills & Experience Cyber Security: Experience in cyber strategy, risk … management, security architecture, transformation programmes, and regulatory compliance Knowledge of relevant standards: NIST CSF, ISO27001, NCSC CAF, GDPR, NIS2, etc. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, M.Inst.ISP, or MSc in Cyber Security Hands-on experience in areas like GRC, cyber threat management, vulnerability management Strong communication skills – written and verbal – with the ability to present to both More ❯

an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Utilities sector? Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Networks and Security Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to enhance the security posture of a vital infrastructure while working in a fast-paced environment. If … you have a passion for network security and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Role: Networks and Security Support Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: Reading Rate: 325 per day (umbrella) What You'll Do: As a Networks and Security Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in monitoring, managing, and … responding to security incidents. Your responsibilities will include: Controlling communications at external and internal system boundaries using firewalls, Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Updating and maintaining network access control (NAC) and antivirus solutions. Monitoring and reviewing logs to detect unauthorized access attempts and ensure compliance with security policies. Maintaining accurate More ❯

an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you ready to make a significant impact in the Utilities sector? Our client is seeking a talented and dedicated Networks and Security Support Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is your chance to enhance the security posture of a vital infrastructure while working in a fast-paced environment. If … you have a passion for network security and a proactive approach to problem-solving, we want to hear from you! Role: Networks and Security Support Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: Reading Rate: £325 per day (umbrella) What You'll Do: As a Networks and Security Support Engineer, you will play a crucial role in monitoring, managing, and … responding to security incidents. Your responsibilities will include: Controlling communications at external and internal system boundaries using firewalls, Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools. Updating and maintaining network access control (NAC) and antivirus solutions. Monitoring and reviewing logs to detect unauthorized access attempts and ensure compliance with security policies. Maintaining accurate More ❯

Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Cyber Security Consultant Permanent London/Hybrid At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The opportunity We're hiring a Cyber Security Consultant on a permanent, full-time basis based in … London, where you’ll help shape how cyber and information security risks are understood and managed across our business. This is your chance to be part of a global team that’s always one step ahead - keeping QBE safe, secure, and resilient in a fast-moving digital world. Your new role: This is a hands-on, collaborative role where … your curiosity and technical insight will help drive real change. Reporting to the Cyber Security Lead, you’ll work across teams and borders to ensure security is built into everything we do; from day-to-day operations to major transformation projects. Main responsibilities: Leading security assurance, assessments, and advisory for IT and business projects (both Cloud and More ❯