Security Architect: Contract £800 p/d (Investment firm)

Job title: Security Architect (digital platforms)

Client: Investment Firm

Rate: Up to £800 p/d (inside IR35)

Duration: 6 month rolling

Location: London / Hybrid

My client are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team with a focus on digital and trading Platforms. This role involves defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring secure design practices are embedded across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams, providing expert guidance to uphold a strong security posture and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security or Solution Architect within enterprise environments.
• Hands on architectural knowledge of IAM, IDP, IGA, PAM, MFA, SSO, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP/AD/Azure AD/Entra ID, and identity federation.
• Experience securing client facing portals, digital banking platforms, trading platforms, order management systems, or other high-risk transactional systems.
• Strong understanding of API security, secure integration, service to service authentication, secrets management, certificate management, and secure data exchange.

If you are interested in the Security role, please apply directly or email jhayne@hunterbond.com for more info.