Security Architect with Salesforce

ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading UK Government organisation for an experienced Security Architect with strong Salesforce experience to join the organisation on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will play a key part in ensuring enterprise platforms and systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with government security standards and best practice, with a particular focus on Salesforce architecture and integration security.

• £800 per day
• Inside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in either London, Cardiff, or Glasgow
• Active SC Clearance required

• Define and lead security architecture strategy, principles, and standards across enterprise platforms, with a focus on Salesforce.
• Design, review, and assure secure architectures across complex cloud and enterprise technology projects.
• Lead the security assessment and integration of Salesforce solutions within the wider enterprise and cyber security architecture.
• Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend proportionate mitigation strategies.
• Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies, including cloud platforms, identity solutions, APIs, and microservices.
• Ensure alignment with NCSC guidance, CAF principles, and government cyber security frameworks.
• Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
• Maintain security, privacy, and resilience risk registers across projects and platforms.
• Work closely with internal IT, delivery, and third-party suppliers to embed security by design principles.
• Manage security assurance activities across third-party vendors and service providers.
• Provide security guidance and briefings to senior stakeholders across the organisation.

• Strong experience working as a Security Architect within complex enterprise or government environments.
• Proven experience securing and integrating Salesforce platforms within enterprise architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, APIs, and application security.
• Experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for large-scale systems and transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of NCSC guidance, CAF, and government security standards.
• Experience managing security risk assessments, governance, and remediation activities.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and embedding security requirements into contracts and delivery.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or UK Cyber Security Council Chartered status are highly desirable.

Please note: This role requires active SC Clearance and is offered on an Inside IR35 basis, with 1 day per week onsite in either London, Cardiff, or Glasgow.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.