17 of 17 Contract Security Architecture Jobs in the UK excluding London

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Architect to work for our client within the retail sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Bradford . Our client is seeking an experience Security Architect who will support their … Technology Architecture team in designing, governing, and implementing secure technology solutions across the business. This role works closely with senior architects, project teams, and security operations to help shape and assure the security posture of new systems, services, and infrastructure. Responsibilities as a Security Architect: Assist in the creation and maintenance of security architecture documentation, including high-level designs, patterns, and roadmaps Participate in architecture and technical review boards, contributing security insights to project and programme design Provide technical input on IT security strategy and help ensure alignment with the client’s reference architectures and security principles Collaborate with infrastructure, solution, and data architects to ensure security is More ❯

Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Network Security Architect to design secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of : Traditional network infrastructure - LAN; WAN; WIFI etc Cybersecurity including Zero Trust Architecture Cloud Security Architecture Be capable of aligning security controls with business objectives and … compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of secure network architectures for on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Define network security standards, frameworks, and policies aligned with industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Develop and maintain secure designs for firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems (IPS/IDS), network segmentation, and zero trust network access … and assurance of designs working with System Integrators & partner resources. Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments on network infrastructure and recommend mitigations. Support incident response teams during network-related security incidents and perform root cause analysis. Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies, and stay informed on emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience as More ❯

Security Architect (Microsoft) | Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Glasgow | £600-£800 p/day (IR35) | 3 days on-site | 6 month contract (possible extension) Location: Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Glasgow (dependent on which is closer) Working pattern: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote Contract length: Until the end of November, extensions likely Start date: Immediate A global … consultancy is looking for an experienced Security Architecht to lead the design and governance of secure solutions across a major programme of work. You will act as primary cybersecurity SME, delivering Microsoft-focused architecture and risk management. Key responsibilities: Deliver end-to-end solution designs aligned with Microsoft security capabilities Conduct capability assesments across Microsoft security tools (i.e Defender, E5, Endpoint, CrowdStrike Evaluate security architecture using industry frameworks (i.e ISO 27001, CIS, NIST) Produce architecture dcumentation, risk assessments and design decision Experience required: Expertise in Microsoft Security Stack (E5 Security, Defender, Endpoint, Sentinel) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Licensing and governance Experiecne designing reusable security architecture patterns and templates More ❯

Enterprise Security Architect 6 month contract Leeds - hybrid working £700 per day outside IR35 About the Role Our client is seeking a highly capable and composed Enterprise Security Architect to support the Group Head of Cyber Strategy & Security Architecture in leading a 40-person function. This is a pivotal role that bridges strategic oversight and technical … leadership, ensuring the smooth operation of the architecture team and acting as the first point of contact for escalations, workload management, and architectural guidance. While this role does not include direct line management, you will act as a technical lead and intermediary , helping to coordinate efforts across the team, support sensitive projects, and ensure high standards of security architecture are maintained across the business. Key Responsibilities Act as deputy to the Group Head of Cyber Strategy & Security Architecture. Provide technical leadership and oversight across the security architecture team. Manage daily sprint activities, working closely with Scrum Masters and using tools like Jira , Confluence , GitHub , Teams , and Slack . Serve as the first point More ❯

Information Security/Information Privacy SME (Contract) Location: Central London (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week) Contract: Inside IR35 or Umbrella Engagement Duration: 6-12 months (with potential extension) Industry: Private Banking/Wealth Management Role Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Information Security/Information Privacy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a leading private bank … and customer data remain secure and compliant with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, FCA requirements). Key Responsibilities: Serve as the SME for all matters related to information security and privacy. Advise on the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and frameworks. Review and strengthen current information security architecture and controls. Conduct risk assessments … . Provide expert input on GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant regulations. Partner with internal stakeholders across legal, compliance, IT, and operations to improve the organisation's security posture. Assist with incident response planning and investigations as needed. Provide training and awareness support to staff and leadership. Support internal and external audits, including FCA and ISO More ❯

AI Security Architect 6 Month contract initially Based: Remote/Reading - Max 2 days p/w onsite Rate: £500 - £550 p/d (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make … a difference. We a great opportunity for an AI Security Architect Key Responsibilities: * Develop and implement comprehensive AI/ML security strategies, policies, standards and guidelines to protect organizational assets and ensure the secure operation of AI and ML systems. * Develop and own robust enterprise security architecture for AI/ML systems, CI/CD and … data pipelines. * Participate in enterprise-wide architecture initiatives for AI/ML. Understand the workflow and pipeline architectures of ML and deep learning workloads. * Conduct security risk assessments and threat modelling for AI/ML and other business projects performed thorough design reviews and security assessments of architectures and designs, identifying vulnerabilities, threats, and risks, and providing More ❯

Senior Security Architect (Azure & SIEM) Location: Remote (occasional travel to London)Contract Duration: 12 MonthsIR35 Status: Outside IR35Day Rate: Up to £750We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Security Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure and SIEM technologies to join a leading organisation on a 12-month contract. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel … key meetings.Key Responsibilities: Design and implement secure cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure Lead the integration and optimisation of SIEM solutions, particularly Microsoft Sentinel Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security best practices Define and enforce security standards across Azure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments … Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in Azure security architecture Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other enterprise SIEM platforms Deep understanding of Azure security services (e.g. Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure AD) Familiarity with Microsoft security frameworks and compliance standards Experience with secure cloud migration and hybrid environments Relevant certifications (e.g. AZ-500, SC More ❯

Security Assurance Architect - Defence & National Security (DV Cleared) - Outside IR35 Location: Farnborough/Hybrid | Clearance: DV Cleared | Outside IR35 £600-700 per day, long term projects Looking to use your security architecture and assurance to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner has impressive year … on-year growth secured for the next three years, so there are plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence. A DV Security Architect or security assurance architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK's most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You'll need … strong SecOps design and build experience, along with hands-on involvement in writing security policies, managing formal assurance documentation, and engaging with governance frameworks. Location-wise, this is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based. Do you want to work on projects that matter - cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can More ❯

maintain containerised solutions on OpenShift* Design and implement scalable microservices and APIs* Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors, including SaaS providers* Contribute to the design and implementation of security architecture, including integration with HSMs* Capture and analyse business requirements, translate them into technical specifications* Support application testing, release and maintenance activities* Provide 2nd/3rd line support … at all levels Skills & Responsibilities: * Strong proficiency in Java development, with experience spanning Java 11+ through to the latest versions (Java 24)* Solid experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture* Hands-on experience with OpenShift or similar container orchestration platforms* Previous experience working in banking/financial services, with a focus on payments* Understanding of SaaS solutions and integration … with external vendors* Familiarity with security architecture and cryptographic components, including HSMs* Experience working with at least one major cloud provider (Azure, AWS or GCP)* Strong grasp of Agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban)* Excellent written and verbal communication skills* Proven ability to work both autonomously and in a collaborative team environment Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or higher More ❯

Cloud Solutions Architect - Security & Secrets Management Focus * This is a strategic and hands-on cloud security architecture role with a focus on secrets management and non-human identity protection across multi-cloud and SaaS environments.* This is a 3-6 month contract paying up to £600/650 p/d, based remotely with potential on-site … organisations to drive innovation and secure complex systems across industries. What will you be doing? As a Cloud Solutions Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of cloud security enhancements, with emphasis on secrets management and identity access management in cloud environments. You'll be the SME for related security capabilities and will engage with internal engineering … teams to embed secure design patterns. You'll also drive standards, mentor teams, and help operationalise best practices within the cloud security domain. What will you need? * 3+ years experience implementing secrets management solutions at scale (e.g. HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)* Experience with cloud security posture management (CSPM) across AWS, Azure, GCP* Proficiency in More ❯

with key skills in Microsoft Viva, Sharepoint, and Microsoft 365. This role would be hybrid working with the client site based in London. In this role you will provide architecture and technical leadership and own day-to-day management of architecture activities and architecture deliverables (Business Architecture, Systems and Technical architecture domains) on projects ensuring … delivery of high-quality architecture deliverables aligned to strategic target architecture and relevant roadmaps. Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities: Day-to-day management of all architecture activities including coordination between analysis, design and build activities across delivery teams (e.g. delivery work-streams, suppliers, partners etc.) Development of high-level and detailed solution architecture documentation to enable consistent … communication and common understanding of the overall architecture for senior leadership and delivery teams Ensuring development of solution options where required, consistent review of solution options for strategic alignment and rigorous management of key design decisions, working with wider business and IT stakeholders and leveraging existing governance forums Provide timely reporting and escalation of architecture activities, architecture More ❯

Location: London (Flexible Working) Job Type: Contract | Full-time Industry: Healthcare Insurance Pay: £700 outside IR35As a key member of the engineering and solution architecture team, you will: Define and deliver technical security requirements aligned with business needs. Investigate and resolve complex, high-priority security incidents. Oversee a portfolio of applications and projects, ensuring robust security controls. Maintain and update security information policies. Conduct vulnerability testing and perform security architecture assessments. What We’re Looking For: 5+ years of relevant experience in application security. Strong knowledge of GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI compliance frameworks. Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., CISSP). Proven ability to interpret and apply security policies and standards in real … world environments. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure security services and architecture If intrested, please apply with your most up to date CV. More ❯

Director of Cyber Security - £1000/day - Outside IR35 Location: Liverpool Street, London (3 days on-site) Duration: 12 Months Rate: £1000 per day (Outside IR35) Start: ASAP We're seeking a UK-based Director of Cyber Security to lead and elevate cyber security strategy and operations within a leading insurance organisation. You will drive risk reduction … ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the security posture across cloud and on-prem environments. Key Requirements: Proven leadership in Cyber Security at Director level. Extensive experience in the insurance sector - essential . Strong grasp of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. FCA, GDPR). Deep knowledge of enterprise security architecture, incident response, cloud security (Azure/ More ❯

Senior Network Security Engineer – 3-Month Initial Contract (Extension likely) Location: Onsite in West Drayton/Hayes, UK (5 Days per Week) Start: ASAP IR35: Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Will be sponsored for eligible candidates We’re not looking for just another engineer - we’re after a seasoned Network Security expert who’s ready to step into … at its core. If you thrive in a fast-moving, hands-on environment and want to work with cutting-edge tech, this contract is built for you. Senior Network Security Engineer The Tech Stack You’ll Own: Fortinet SD-WAN – Core to the network transformation Fortinet Firewalls – Design and deployment Cisco Nexus – High-performance switching environments Cisco Wi-Fi …/LAN Routing & Switching – Solid fundamentals essential Firewall & Security Architecture – Design, configure, secure Configuration Mastery – You’ll write and load full network configs What Makes This Role Different? Security Clearance provided – We’ll sponsor you if eligible. Outside IR35 – Work with freedom and flexibility. Real Possibility of Extension – This is just phase one of a wider programme. More ❯

Core Purpose The Senior Security Architect will:Engage with senior stakeholders across departments.Influence teams and communities across the organisation.Research and apply innovative security architecture solutions.Develop vision, principles, and strategy for security architecture.Balance security requirements and make informed design decisions.Lead technical design of systems and services.Support quality assurance and act as an escalation point for junior … architects. Key Responsibilities Analyse technical solutions and identify areas for improvement.Reuse analysis across similar problem sets.Communicate security and risk implications to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Design and review secure system architectures using patterns and principles. Technical Skills (Priority Areas) Analysis: Ability to monitor and drive technical analysis and feedback loops.Communication: Deep understanding of security concepts and ability … communicate them clearly.Designing Secure Systems: Experience in designing and reviewing secure architectures. Knowledge & Experience Experience with large-scale micro-service infrastructure. Essential: AWS CloudMongoDB & PostgreSQLSystems that encrypt data Broader Security Expertise Required Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in:Application securityDatabase securityCloud security measures Mandatory Certification All candidates must hold the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP More ❯

of a new cloud platform. Experience requirements: Technical AWS Cloud knowledge Solid expertise in at least one key technical domain, such as build systems, DevOps, software engineering, or solution architecture Skilled at conveying intricate technical ideas clearly to both technical teams and non-technical audiences Proven ability to collect and analyse requirements, turning them into practical and effective product … be prior experience as a software developer who has moved into product management, project coordination, or stakeholder engagement roles Be the connection point between multiple internal customers, Delivery Teams, Security Architecture etc. Demonstrate strong consultancy credentials/articulate/Gravitas If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to More ❯

Your new company We are currently working with a market leading insurance company, supporting them in partnership with their recruitment of an experienced Security Consultant for a 6 month contract. This organisation is going through a large period of growth, with many different Tech initiatives and projects currently ongoing. Due to this - they are looking to recruit a Security … This role is going to be within a project that is looking to decommission physical data centres and transition to a fully cloud-based database.Requirements and Experience: Expertise in Security Assurance and Security Assessments. Experience in Collaborate with CIO, CISO leadership, and portfolio managers on business cases for security strategies. Develop security architecture patterns and … regulatory compliance. Stakeholder management experience Threat recognition and modelling Experience with cloud (Azure or GCP) Provide expert stewardship in IT Change Management and IT governance for Information Security. Offer security consultancy to ensure fit-for-purpose security capabilities. Support the CISO in achieving security vision and strategic objectives. Address and resolve critical security risks and issues More ❯