Enterprise Azure Security Architect

Enterprise Azure Security Architect - Financial Services

Robert Half is supporting their client, a Global Consulting Firm, in recruiting an Enterprise Azure Security Architect to partner with them and their end client on a major Azure migration programme for a leading global financial services organisation. This is an initial contract running until the end of 2025, with a strong likelihood of extension due to the scale of the work.

Contract Assignment Details Start date: ASAPContract length: Until December 2025 - potential extensionLocation: Primarily remote, with flexibility for occasional days in LondonRate: c.£600/day PAYE plus 12.07% holiday pay (PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)

Requirements Extensive experience as an Enterprise or Security Architect in large-scale financial services organisationsDeep expertise in Azure security architecture, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and data protectionStrong knowledge of secure application design and cloud migration (re-architect, re-platform, and re-factor models)Comprehensive understanding of enterprise security architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF)Hands-on experience with enterprise security controls and tooling - SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, IAM solutionsProven experience embedding security into architecture governance, SDLC, and acquisition/delivery processesSkilled in stakeholder engagement at senior levels, including finance and technology leadershipExperience advising, defining, and reviewing enterprise security architecture in cloud transformation programmesComfortable contributing to and leading Security Architecture Design Forums and Architecture Review Boards

Additional Information Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted. CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification.

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