Cyber Security Specialist ** Location: London/Hybrid (2 days in office) Rate: A highly competitive salary is available for suitable candidates Role Profile As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will be the go-to Subject Matter Expert (SME) for various projects, offering your insights and recommendations to enhance our security posture. With a strong technical background, you … will work independently while leveraging the support of a tight-knit team. Your primary focus will be on providing expert advice and guidance on security solutions, particularly in cloud environments, especially Azure. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert security advice and guidance on a range of projects. Act as the security SME, ensuring security considerations are integrated into … project plans and deliverables. Collaborate with project teams to identify and mitigate security risks effectively. Conduct comprehensive security assessments and reviews of systems, applications, and processes. Identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate security measures. Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulations, contributing to the ongoing maturity of organisational security. Promote security awareness across the organisation. More ❯
Manchester, North West, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited
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 securityarchitecture 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 securityarchitecture patterns and templates More ❯
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
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 & SecurityArchitecture 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 securityarchitecture 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 securityarchitecture 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
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 securityarchitecture 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 ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
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 securityarchitecture 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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 securityarchitecture 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 securityarchitecture 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Searchability
Cloud Solutions Architect - Security & Secrets Management Focus * This is a strategic and hands-on cloud securityarchitecture 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 ❯
Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
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 securityarchitecture, 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 securityarchitecture 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 ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Lorien
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, architectureMore ❯
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Stott & May Professional Search Limited
Contract Opportunity: Network Security Architect - Coventry (Hybrid, 3 days on-site) ?? We're looking for an experienced Network Security Architect to join a fast-paced, enterprise environment on a 6-month contract. You'll influence key security design decisions and help shape the future network landscape. ?? Location: Coventry (Hybrid, 3 days in office) ?? Day Rate: £500 Inside … IR35 ? Duration: 6 months ?? Start: ASAP Key Responsibilities: Develop high- and low-level network security designs Research and present solution options for strategic initiatives Provide architectural governance across multiple projects Align solutions with enterprise architecture and security roadmaps Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful implementation Key Skills: Expertise in network architecture and security tooling … ZTNA, SD-WAN, and segmentation Experience with next-gen firewalls and OT network design Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Apply today to make an impact on cutting-edge securityarchitecture projects More ❯
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Core Purpose The Senior Security Architect will:Engage with senior stakeholders across departments.Influence teams and communities across the organisation.Research and apply innovative securityarchitecture 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 ❯