18 of 18 Contract Security Architect Jobs in England

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Architect to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Solihull . Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join one of our … key public sector client engagements. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic design of secure, cloud-based platforms supporting critical national infrastructure. As a Security Architect, you will play a central role in capability mapping, architectural design, and implementation of cloud-native security solutions. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that security … evolving threat landscapes. This role is especially suited for professionals with a blend of hands-on expertise in Mist (Juniper Networks) and a strong technical foundation in Microsoft Azure security services. Responsibilities Perform detailed capability mapping into Mist (Juniper Networks), ensuring alignment between enterprise security needs and platform capabilities Design and implement scalable, secure security architectures for More ❯

Security Architect • Newport – 4 days per week onsite • 6 month contract initially • £85 per hour umbrella (inside IR35) • 35 hours per week – 4 days onsite and Fridays offsite Please note active SC clearance is required and applicants must be SOLE British nationals Join a high-profile defence programme where your expertise as a Security Architect will … directly shape the protection of national security systems and platforms. This is a hands-on role for an architect who thrives in complex, high-assurance environments, working alongside government security authorities and engineering teams to deliver robust, secure solutions. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks • Ensure alignment with relevant … standards and frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance • Produce and maintain security documentation including Security Architecture Documents, Security Risk Assessments and Security Management Plans • Lead and support secure design reviews and contribute to engineering assurance gates • Liaise with security stakeholders (MOD, NCSC etc.), Information More ❯

Role Title: Financial Services Security Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 4 days on-site per week) Day Rate: £467.50 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with 15+ years of Information Security experience, including leadership in cloud security within the financial services sector. The role focuses on … designing secure, scalable, and compliant architectures aligned with regulatory and business requirements. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve cloud security architecture strategy, aligning with European regulations (GDPR, DORA, PSD2, NIS2) and industry standards. Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and engineering teams on cloud security. Lead security architecture reviews, risk assessments, and controls for enterprise applications and … CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code templates. Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and CSA CCM. Essential Skills & Experience 15+ years in Information Security, 7-8+ years in Security Architecture. Cloud security architecture experience (AWS, Azure, GCP), multi-cloud preferred. Deep financial services security knowledge and regulatory experience. Expertise More ❯

Security Architect/Cloud Security Engineer We are seeking a Security Architect to bridge the gap between governance, engineering, and business strategy. This role will focus on embedding security as code into enterprise ways of working, ensuring frameworks are practical, scalable, and enable rather than block delivery. You will help shape security policies … policies as code . Integrate policies and controls via APIs . Design and build scalable automation using AWS, Python, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling . Drive adoption of security and governance through practical, developer-friendly solutions. Business Strategy & Governance Translate governance objectives into actionable outcomes. Define frameworks that align with enterprise priorities . Help embed governance into team … workflows without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Domain Expertise Apply knowledge of enterprise technology, cloud, security, or compliance to support delivery. Ensure policies and controls align with industry standards and best practice. Influence adoption across engineering and business teams. What We're Looking For: Cloud Engineering: AWS (essential), plus understanding of multi-cloud environments Skills in Terraform, Python, and CI/ More ❯

Security Architect/Cloud Security Engineer We are seeking a Security Architect to bridge the gap between governance, engineering, and business strategy. This role will focus on embedding security as code into enterprise ways of working, ensuring frameworks are practical, scalable, and enable rather than block delivery. You will help shape security policies … policies as code . Integrate policies and controls via APIs . Design and build scalable automation using AWS, Python, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling . Drive adoption of security and governance through practical, developer-friendly solutions. Business Strategy & Governance Translate governance objectives into actionable outcomes. Define frameworks that align with enterprise priorities . Help embed governance into team … workflows without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Domain Expertise Apply knowledge of enterprise technology, cloud, security, or compliance to support delivery. Ensure policies and controls align with industry standards and best practice. Influence adoption across engineering and business teams. What We're Looking For: Cloud Engineering: AWS (essential), plus understanding of multi-cloud environments Skills in Terraform, Python, and CI/ More ❯

over the coming years. Main duties of the job Acquire a complete understanding of the trusts enterprise architecture including, business processes, technology and information systems Responsible for the technology security standards, lead engineer for security technology platforms and tools Plan, research and design security architectures for both technical and business led projects Perform vulnerability testing, risk analyses … and security assessments Research security standards, security systems and authentication protocols Review and approve installation of firewall, VPN, IDS and NAC policies and devices Define, implement and maintain trust security polices and procedures Respond immediately to security-related incidents and provide a thorough post-event analysis Act as a champion of knowledge and skills in … security specific areas of technologies, sharing these skills and knowledge with colleagues within the department. Develop staff so they have the ability to better understand how the Security architecture and IT components interact with each other About us Working as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision More ❯

Role Title: Financial Services Security Architect Location: Leeds (Hybrid - 4 days on-site per week) Day Rate: £467.50 Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with 15+ years of Information Security experience, including leadership in cloud security within the financial services sector click apply for full More ❯

On behalf of The Home Office, we are looking for a Cloud Security Consultant/Architect (Inside IR35) for a 7 month contract based REMOTELY with occasional visits to London. Note: SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements … of this position, (and speed at which we require a postholder in situ), preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance Role Purpose The Cloud Security Consultant will be responsible for driving the governance across the platform. This role ensures that all cloud-based services are designed, implemented … and managed in alignment with industry best practices, NCSC security principles, and government security requirements. Key Responsibilities . Define and implement security capabilities and governance across the platform. . Ensure compliance with the Cross-Government Secure by Design (SbD) Strategy throughout the life cycle of LECP's cloud systems. . Embed security requirements and stage gates More ❯

One of our banking clients is looking for a Security Architect based in Sheffield Security Architect Sheffield - hybrid travel £550/day inside IR35 6+ months contract Strong experience in Secrets Management, designing or implementing Workload Identity Frameworks, Federated Identity Management, PAM etc More ❯

Location: Remote Clearance Required: Active SC Contract Type: 6 Months Overview: Our public sector consultancy client is looking for an SC-cleared Cyber Security Architect to support ongoing digital transformation and security assurance work. The role will focus on designing secure systems and advising on risk mitigation strategies across government projects. Key Skills: Experience in cyber security architecture and secure system design Knowledge of public sector security standards and frameworks Ability to assess risks and define security controls Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments More ❯

Location: Remote Clearance Required: Active SC Contract Type: 6 Months Overview: Our public sector consultancy client is looking for an SC-cleared Cyber Security Architect to support ongoing digital transformation and security assurance work. The role will focus on designing secure systems and advising on risk mitigation strategies across government projects. Key Skills: Experience in cyber security architecture and secure system design Knowledge of public sector security standards and frameworks Ability to assess risks and define security controls Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills Familiarity with cloud and hybrid environments More ❯

Job Opportunity: Security Architect L1/Design Engineer (Cybersecurity) | Sheffield, UK Client: Leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations Location: Sheffield, UK | Hybrid/Remote We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer with strong … authorities, senior leadership forums, and stakeholder meetings . Support both operational and transformation cybersecurity initiatives with robust architectural guidance. Key Skills & Expertise Cybersecurity expertise in one or more domains: Security Operations, Threat & Vulnerability, IAM, Cryptography, Infrastructure, Application, Data, or Cloud. Strong understanding of cybersecurity practices, operations risk management, laws, regulations, and ethics within the financial industry. Hands-on experience More ❯

Job Opportunity: Security Solution Architect (PAM Experience) Location: Sheffield Client: Leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations We are seeking a highly skilled Security Solution Architect with strong Privileged Access Management (PAM … SME across IT and transformation teams. Perform peer reviews of PAM solution designs. Collaborate closely with engineering and test teams to ensure delivery excellence. Preferred Skills & Experience Proven Solution Architect experience in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and especially PAM . Hands-on with PAM solutions: CyberArk, Centrify, Delinea/Thycotic, OneIdentity . Strong documentation skills (HLDs, LLDs, design decision … records). Experience in large-scale IT transformation programmes . Broad IT background with ability to communicate effectively with non-security SMEs. Tools & Technology BizzDesign, Archi, UML (for high-level design visualisation) Jira (project/task management) Confluence (documentation) Qualifications & Certifications CISSP/CISM (or other industry-recognised cybersecurity certification) highly preferred. Mandatory Skills Privilege Password Management CyberArk expertise More ❯

We have a current opportunity for a Security Solution Architect on a contract basis. For further information about this position please apply. Security Solution Architect - PAM Hybrid (UK-based) 3 days on-site Sheffield, Barnsley or Birmingham A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Security Solution Architect to support the design and delivery More ❯

On-site/Hybrid (UK-based) Clearance Required: DV (Developed Vetting) Contract Type: Long-term, Outside IR35 Overview: Our public sector consultancy client is seeking a DV-cleared Cyber Security Architect to support secure architecture design and implementation across sensitive government programmes. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements. … Key Skills: Proven experience in cyber security architecture within secure environments Strong understanding of NCSC principles, risk management Secure by design experience Ability to produce HLD/LLD and security documentation Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership More ❯

On-site/Hybrid (UK-based) Clearance Required: DV (Developed Vetting) Contract Type: Long-term, Outside IR35 Overview: Our public sector consultancy client is seeking a DV-cleared Cyber Security Architect to support secure architecture design and implementation across sensitive government programmes. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements. … Key Skills: Proven experience in cyber security architecture within secure environments Strong understanding of NCSC principles, risk management Secure by design experience Ability to produce HLD/LLD and security documentation Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership More ❯

Lead Security Solution Architect Sheffield 3 days in the office is mandatory End Date: 30th November (renewal end of Nov) £567 Project Overview: The client is working on a strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the … controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing the strategic password vaulting solution that will enable to meet strategic requirements. We are seeking an experienced Lead Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will … integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Principal Preferred Requirements: Cybersecurity Expertise: Significant experience and proven technical depth within one of the following domains of cybersecurity; security operations & incident response, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, network, application, data, cloud. Broad background across information technology with the ability to communicate clearly with non-security More ❯

Job Title: Lead PAM Security Solution Architect Location: Sheffield (on-site 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: £537 per day inside IR35 Start Date: 09/10/2025 Job Type: Contract until end of the year with potential extension Company Introduction: We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading consultancy clients … They are currently looking for a skilled Lead PAM Security Solution Architect that can complement an existing team of Solution Architects to progress with designs of different components of the PAM solution and other supporting systems it will need to integrate with as part of the end-to-end journey. Project Overview: Our client is working on a … strategic Identity and Access Management programme and is re-shaping the way Authentication, Federation, Privileged Access Management, Access Governance, Secrets Management and API Security is done across the bank. One of the pillars of that programme is Privileged Access Management (PAM). Our client is working on uplifting controls and capabilities in privileged access for the Group and introducing More ❯