Salesforce Security Architect
Title: Salesforce Security Architect
Location: London | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 Months (Possibility to Extend)
Day Rate: Up to £400 PAYE (Negotiable)
Start: ASAP
Our client is seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Architect to support the delivery of secure Salesforce solutions within a regulated environment. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Salesforce security architecture, governance, and compliance. The successful candidate will work across project-based engagements to help ensure Salesforce platforms remain secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.
Responsibilities
- Define and review Salesforce security architecture and access models.
- Design and validate profiles, permission sets, sharing rules and role hierarchies.
- Advise on authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and integration security.
- Ensure data protection through Salesforce native security capabilities.
- Review solution designs, integrations and platform configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.
- Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Provide clear security guidance and best practice recommendations to Salesforce delivery teams.
- Conduct architecture reviews and provide security design advisory support across Salesforce initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 10 years Experience
- Strong experience with the Salesforce security model and platform governance.
- Hands-on knowledge of Salesforce Shield, encryption and field-level security.
- Experience securing Salesforce integrations and APIs.
- Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
- Ability to work independently while providing pragmatic security guidance.
- Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
- Salesforce Architect or Security-related certifications are desirable.
- Previous experience within Financial Services or the Public Sector would be advantageous.