Technology Security Architect

Job Title: Technology Security Architect

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration: May 2026 – October 2026

Start: ASAP

Day Rate / Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Overview

We are supporting a global professional services organisation undergoing a large-scale technology transformation and outsourcing transition.

This is a key role within the Security workstream, requiring a hands-on Technology Security

Architect who can operate across both delivery and design.

This is not a purely strategic role. The successful candidate will be expected to work in detail, define and implement security policies, and support delivery across the transition to ensure long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and lead security activities across a multi-phase technology transition to an external provider
• Define, review, and implement security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to a new operating model
• Work with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to ensure security requirements are clearly defined and delivered
• Translate high-level requirements into actionable security deliverables
• Support the development of the security roadmap during transition
• Conduct gap analysis across current and future security posture
• Ensure alignment with regulatory and data protection requirements
• Provide hands-on support across monitoring, tooling, and threat detection environments
• Collaborate with business, risk, and operational teams to align security with organisational requirements

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a hands-on Security Architect or Security Lead
• Strong experience supporting technology transformation, outsourcing, or transition programmes
• Ability to operate at both strategic and delivery level
• Experience defining and implementing security policies and governance frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management skills

Technical Experience

• Hands-on experience with:
• Splunk
• CrowdStrike
• Strong understanding of:
• Security operations and monitoring
• Incident response
• Cloud and infrastructure security
• Data protection and privacy

Desirable

• Experience within professional services environments
• Understanding of complex organisational structures and governance models
• Exposure to cloud transformation and modern operating models

The Programme

The organisation is undergoing a large-scale transformation driven by:

• Adoption of AI and advanced data capabilities
• Shift to a product-led operating model
• Increased use of cloud technologies
• A multi-phase technology outsourcing transition running across 2026

Security is a central component of this programme, ensuring resilience, compliance, and long-term sustainability.

Delivery Environment

• Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite in London
• Fast-paced, high-change programme environment
• Close collaboration with internal teams and external partners