Security Architect
Job Title: Security Architect
Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote / London (twice a month visits in London)
Day Rate: £550/day (INSIDE IR35)
Contract Length: 3 Months
Security Architect - Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the change control portfolio from a compliance and cyber risk perspective.
- Ensure all new services, solutions, and technology changes comply with security policies and regulatory obligations.
- Work alongside IT delivery teams and existing Security Architects to embed "secure by design" principles into all projects.
- Provide architectural input and security guidance throughout the project lifecycle—from design through deployment.
- Assist in refining, improving, or redesigning security policies and standards where gaps exist.
- Ensure adherence to security frameworks across business units and project stakeholders.
- Support the CISO in enhancing overall security posture and strategic direction.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations, risk management processes, and governance structures.
Security Architect - Required Experience
- 5+ years' experience as a Cyber Security Architect
- Strong understanding of information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
- Hands-on experience defining, implementing, and enforcing security policies and controls
- Experience guiding cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage change control or security review portfolios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive teams.
- Experience in retail or large enterprise environments (nice to have)
- Familiarity with large-scale transformation programs or complex multi-project portfolios.
- Understanding of cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Experience supporting or advising CISO-level functions
Interviews: December 2025
Start Date: January 2025