We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect Lead to support a public sector programme in Berkshire on a 12-month contract paying up to £90 per hour inside IR35. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering technical security leadership across enterprise environments, including cloud architecture, assurance, and secure systems design. Key Accountabilities: • Proven experience in securityarchitecture and cyber capability development • Strong background in secure systems design, risk mitigation, and assurance activity • Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams within regulated environments • Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to engage at all levels … Awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Key Responsibilities: • Provide technical input into secure system architecture and security control design • Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and effectiveness • Lead on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across projects • Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments, and More ❯
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect Lead to support a public sector programme in Berkshire on a 12-month contract paying up to £90 per hour inside IR35. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering technical security leadership across enterprise environments, including cloud architecture, assurance, and secure systems design. Key Accountabilities: • Proven experience in securityarchitecture and cyber capability development • Strong background in secure systems design, risk mitigation, and assurance activity • Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams within regulated environments • Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to engage at all levels … Awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Key Responsibilities: • Provide technical input into secure system architecture and security control design • Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and effectiveness • Lead on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across projects • Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments, and More ❯
Information Security Architect | On-site – Aldermaston Up to £90 per hour via Umbrella Full-time on-site in Aldermaston 12-month contract ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client plays a vital role in the UK's defence infrastructure, operating within one of the most secure and regulated environments in the … country. Due to increasing demands across high-impact IT and infrastructure programmes, they are seeking a Cyber Security Architectural Lead to provide specialist oversight, assurance, and leadership in all areas of information risk and security architecture. THE INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE: Act as the primary securityarchitecture lead for complex IT systems and programmes Develop and apply securityarchitecture principles aligned with HMG, MoD, and NCSC standards Guide solution architects on embedding security controls and designs across project lifecycles Review and assure high/low-level solution designs for compliance and More ❯
Information Security Architect | On-site – Aldermaston 🔐 Up to £90 per hour via Umbrella 📍 Full-time on-site in Aldermaston 📆 12-month contract ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client plays a vital role in the UK's defence infrastructure, operating within one of the most secure and regulated environments in the … country. Due to increasing demands across high-impact IT and infrastructure programmes, they are seeking a Cyber Security Architectural Lead to provide specialist oversight, assurance, and leadership in all areas of information risk and security architecture. THE INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE: Act as the primary securityarchitecture lead for complex IT systems and programmes Develop and apply securityarchitecture principles aligned with HMG, MoD, and NCSC standards Guide solution architects on embedding security controls and designs across project lifecycles Review and assure high/low-level solution designs for compliance and More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Bowerford Associates
We are searching for a Senior Software Security Architect/Senior Application Security Architect for a marketing leading and award-winning technology and data driven business. The position is offered on a remote basis. The role is hands-on and very software engineering focused - you will be responsible … for establishing a secure SDLC and 'Secure by Design' approach/practice to be used by all of the Architecture and Software development teams. The role will involve: Developing, implementing, and maintaining application securityarchitecture across the organisation. Ensuring our systems are designed with objectives like speed … scalability, robustness, zero-trust, automation and supportability at the core. Collaborating with the Architecture and Engineering Team to ensure security is an integral part of all development and deployment processes. Providing expert software security advice (design, coding, testing) to the Software Engineering Community, to InfoSec, DevOps and More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NOTHREAT
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager, Cloud Security to join our global cybersecurity leadership team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and governing Nothreat’s cloud and container security strategy across multi-cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. You’ll work … closely with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, DevOps, Governance, and Client Security—to define securityarchitecture patterns, implement cloud security controls, and ensure secure-by-design practices are embedded across all deployments. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can combine deep technical … expertise with strong communication and strategic alignment skills. Key Responsibilities Define and manage cloud and container security frameworks and policies across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments. Develop and maintain security reference architectures and technical roadmaps for Kubernetes, containerized workloads, and serverless platforms. Conduct security reviews and threat More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Refreshing Recruitment Ltd
Security Architect Outside IR35, £700 per day Security Clearance required Central London, hybrid working 6+ month contract. Security Architect sought to join an expanding niche End User Compute (EUC) IT MSP, leading the modernisation of secure digital workplaces, with next-gen security principles, for high profile … departments, supporting over 20,000 users. Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company, leading the way in modernising secure digital workplaces with next generation security principles. You'll be working with cutting edge technologies across identity, cloud security and device management, in an innovative, agile & highly collaborative team. … As Security Architect you will lead the secure design, assessment and assurance of device and end point secure solutions , as part of a key Machinery of Government, Developer Device Solution , aligned with government and NCSC security principles. We are seeking applications from candidates with: SecurityarchitectureMore ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Premier Group
Cloud Security Architect – Contract Location: London (Hybrid) Employment Type: 6-Month Contract Rate: £550/day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 A specialist consultancy is seeking a Cloud Security Architect to join a key client engagement on a contract basis. This role involves shaping and overseeing cloud security strategy, architecture, and governance across complex cloud environments (AWS and Azure). Key Responsibilities: Define and enforce cloud securityarchitecture and standards Lead security design reviews and threat modelling for cloud-based applications Collaborate with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure secure cloud deployments Review … and improve identity and access management, encryption, and logging strategies Advise stakeholders on cloud risk, compliance, and remediation actions Requirements: Extensive experience in cloud securityarchitecture (AWS and/or Azure) Deep understanding of security best practices, cloud-native tooling, and automation Experience with CI/CD More ❯
Our client are leading the way in energy delivery and are looking to add to their talented security team. Key Responsibilities: OT Security & Vulnerability Management: Hands-on involvement in OT vulnerabilities, discovery, and security assessments . Test Lab Involvement: Contribute to the development of two security test labs for OT systems. Security Risk & Compliance: Work with security frameworks (NCSC, ISO standards, ICS security) and maintain compliance. Network & Workstation Security: Support OT securityarchitecture, network security, and cyber resilience initiatives . Tool & Process Improvement: Identify and implement vulnerability tracking … tools and work closely with engineers on daily checks and reporting . Reporting & Communication: Provide structured updates to the Information Security & Vulnerability Manager. ensuring clear progress tracking. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: 2+ years in OT security and vulnerability management . Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with GIEC Enterprise More ❯
part of a smart cross-functional team delivering digital business transformation solutions to our clients. This position entails an individual contributor role focused on SecurityArchitecture and Threat Modelling, encompassing governance, evaluation of public cloud services, and conducting security reviews for Public Cloud Providers. Collaboration and partnership … with Engineering, Information Security, Program Management, and Development teams are essential. The candidate will conduct technical architecture reviews to pinpoint security opportunities, identify exploitable threats, and propose mitigation strategies. Your Impact •Conduct thorough threat modeling exercises utilizing established methodologies and frameworks •Maintain a rigorous standard of excellence … seeking an ideal candidate with 8+ years of experience in a range of technologies and processes including: •Proficiency in GCP - essential •Strong knowledge of securityarchitecture principles, frameworks, and best practices •Experience working with threat modeling methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA etc. •Overall experience in More ❯
part of a smart cross-functional team delivering digital business transformation solutions to our clients. This position entails an individual contributor role focused on SecurityArchitecture and Threat Modelling, encompassing governance, evaluation of public cloud services, and conducting security reviews for Public Cloud Providers. Collaboration and partnership … with Engineering, Information Security, Program Management, and Development teams are essential. The candidate will conduct technical architecture reviews to pinpoint security opportunities, identify exploitable threats, and propose mitigation strategies. Your Impact Conduct thorough threat modeling exercises utilizing established methodologies and frameworks Maintain a rigorous standard of excellence … seeking an ideal candidate with 8+ years of experience in a range of technologies and processes including: Proficiency in GCP - essential Strong knowledge of securityarchitecture principles, frameworks, and best practices Experience working with threat modeling methodologies such as MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, PASTA etc. Overall experience in More ❯
pre-sales engagements, bid management and business growth, making it ideal for professionals with both technical expertise and strategic leadership skills. Key responsibilities: Solution & Architecture Design Define end-to-end cloud architectures aligning with business and technology objectives. Develop strategies for cloud adoption, migration, and modernization, ensuring seamless transitioning … from legacy systems. Design and implement multi-cloud, hybrid cloud, or cloud-native architectures for scalability and resilience. Provide architectural guidance on security, compliance, and governance in cloud solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to create digital roadmaps for long-term cloud transformation. Data Architecture & Management Design conceptual, logical, and … enhance data discovery, lineage tracking, and compliance. Define data modeling standards, ensuring alignment with business intelligence, AI/ML, and analytics strategies. Develop data security frameworks, including encryption, access control, and data masking. Support data migration and transitioning strategies, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Optimize data storage and More ❯
leading investment firm is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join their London-based team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing the security of their information assets. This role requires a strong technical and practical understanding of information security topics … and techniques. The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders across the business, providing high-quality security guidance. Responsibilities: Responsible for the technical design, implementation, and maintenance of their technical security infrastructure. Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines to mitigate … risks and ensure compliance with security best practices. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Contribute to awareness and training programs to educate stakeholders on security best practices and policies. Requirements and Skills: Formal qualifications or certification in enterprise-level security solution More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Consulting Point
to support an ambitious pipeline of work across both public and private sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a passion for security and innovation to join a collaborative environment at the forefront of emerging technologies such as Generative AI, OT security, and secure enterprise transformation. … Generative AI & Innovation Risk : Guide clients on secure adoption of AI tools in line with evolving regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, GDPR). SecurityArchitecture : Deliver secure enterprise and application architecture aligned with best practice standards (e.g., NIST, ISO27001, CIS). Operational Technology Security : Protect … critical infrastructure through robust OT security assessments and frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-82, CAF). What We’re Looking For Proven experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or securityarchitecture consulting. Expertise in one or more focus areas listed above. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Commercial More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Intec Select
Senior Security Engineer – £75,000 – Hybrid Overview I am currently recruiting for a Senior Security Engineer to join a global digital marketing and technology agency specialised in online gaming, where you’ll be instrumental in shaping and securing the organisation’s digital landscape. If you thrive in a … dynamic, high-performance environment, this role offers the opportunity to lead impactful security initiatives across a complex, fast-evolving business. Role and Responsibilities Lead design, implementation and monitoring of robust security controls Oversee securityarchitecture and operational tools across on-prem and cloud environments Manage incident … response, threat investigation, and vulnerability mitigation Conduct risk assessments, audits, and third-party security reviews Collaborate with teams to prioritise remediation, security best practices, and awareness Provide expert technical guidance and detailed reporting on risks and improvement plans Essential Skills and Experience Strong communication and cross-team collaboration More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
DataCareers
Enterprise Security Architect - Defence (Contract) Location: Hybrid - Remote with regular onsite work in Hampshire Rate: Up to £750 per day (Inside IR35) Clearance: SC Clearance required We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Security Architect for a contract engagement with a leading defence organisation. This role will play a … critical part in shaping and securing large-scale enterprise systems within a complex defence environment. You'll be responsible for designing and assuring securityarchitecture across a range of programmes, ensuring that systems are aligned with business objectives, compliant with security frameworks, and resilient against evolving threats. … Daily rate: up to £750 (inside IR35) Duration: Initial 6-month contract with extension potential Location: Primarily remote, with regular onsite presence in Hampshire Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is essential Essential Requirements: Proven experience in enterprise architecture within secure, complex environments In-depth understanding of securityMore ❯
Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect Location: London Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at … the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect, you will: Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures Design … The following skills and experience are essential for this role: 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint securityarchitecture Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs Strong understanding of More ❯
the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a Network and Endpoint Security Pre-Sales Architect, you will: Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures Design … The following skills and experience are essential for this role: 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint securityarchitecture Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs Strong understanding of … network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and network segmentation/micro-segmentation Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or Tanium Familiarity with DNS security tools and strategies (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox) and their role More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Premier Group
Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Contract Location: London (Hybrid) Employment Type: 6-Month Contract Rate: £450/day IR35 Status: Outside IR35 We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a leading consultancy on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work … on critical, high-impact projects for enterprise clients, contributing your expertise in securityarchitecture, risk management, and incident response. Key Responsibilities: Lead security assessments and provide expert guidance on risk mitigation Design and implement robust security controls across systems and networks Support incident response and threat … and infrastructure teams on secure design and delivery Advise clients on best practices aligned with industry standards and frameworks Requirements: Proven experience in cyber security engineering, ideally within consultancy or client-facing roles Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure), network security, and SIEM tools Familiarity with More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Intec Select
IT Security Engineer – £70,000 – Hybrid Overview I am recruiting for an experience IT Security Engineer to join my client who are a global digital marketing and technology agency specialised in online gaming. You’ll join a fast-paced, innovative team and play a key role in safeguarding … our client’s systems and support their ambitious growth journey. Role and Responsibilities Design and maintain robust securityarchitecture and controls Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents Lead security audits, investigations, and assessments Collaborate with teams to guide secure solution delivery Maintain and optimise security tools and documentation Drive compliance with security policies and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR) Essential Skills and Experience Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results Deep knowledge of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response Experience with hybrid (on-prem More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
RiverSafe
Role: Design and implement secure cloud architectures and strategies on GCP. Evaluate and recommend security tools, services and configurations to strengthen cloud security posture. Ensure compliance with security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR and others. Lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and security … reviews for GCP infrastructure and applications. Define and enforce Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies, including roles, permissions and service accounts. Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Cloud Logging, Cloud Monitoring, SCC). Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to embed security into … the CI/CD pipelines. Skills: Extensive experience in cloud securityarchitecture, with at least 3 years on Google Cloud Platform. Deep understanding of GCP services such as VPC, IAM, Cloud Armor, KMS, SCC, GKE and others. Strong knowledge of security protocols, authentication, authorisation, encryption and network More ❯
Permanent W.London - 4 days office based We are working with a highly respected financial services organisation to appoint an experienced Information Security Assurance Officer. This role plays a key part in safeguarding the business against information and cyber security threats, ensuring risk is managed across all operations in … line with regulatory expectations and industry best practices. This opportunity would suit a motivated security professional with strong technical and governance experience, ideally gained within a highly regulated environment such as financial services or banking. The Role You will be a core member of the Information Security team … responsible for the oversight and assurance of cyber and information security controls across the business. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, you will ensure that security risks are identified, mitigated, and documented, contributing to the evolution of the cyber security roadmap. This is a hands More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Global TechForce
CyberSecurity Consultant to work remotely. As a cybersecurity consultant, your key responsibilities revolve around helping organizations protect their digital assets and improve their overall security posture. Key responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive security assessments: This involves evaluating an organization's IT infrastructure, networks, systems, and applications to identify potential weaknesses … attacks to uncover exploitable flaws. Developing threat analysis schedules and staying updated on emerging threats: Keeping abreast of the latest attack vectors, malware, and security trends is crucial. Developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures: This includes creating guidelines aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements … e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, GDPR). Designing and architecting secure IT environments: This may involve network security design, cloud securityarchitecture (AWS, Azure, GCP), and implementing security technologies. Developing and assisting in the implementation of incident response plans: Creating documented procedures for handling securityMore ❯
Senior Information Systems Security Specialist - Berkshire (Hybrid) - Circa £75K **Security Clearance Required** We're seeking a Senior Information Systems Security Specialist to provide expert oversight, advice, and guidance on all aspects of information security. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring sensitive … of assurance. Key Responsibilities: Deliver expert analysis of risks to information systems to support informed decision-making. Advise senior leadership and IT management on security strategies and best practices. Guide IT projects with timely and accurate technical security advice. Contribute to and develop the organisation's overall securityarchitecture and controls. Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and high professional standards. Your Day-to-Day Will Involve: Working with internal teams and suppliers to assess and mitigate information risks. Leading on information assurance and staying up to date with HMG, MoD, and industry best practices. More ❯
slough, south east england, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
NineTech
My client, within FS, are looking for a Security Architect – CNAPP (Cloud Security) for a 12-month contract . The role is fully remote and INSIDE IR35 . The client are looking for someone with strong cloud-native security expertise, ideally with experience in: Cloud security … experience Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS/GCP preferred) Container technologies and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes), including secure workload and cluster configuration Designing securityarchitecture for Kubernetes platforms hosting services for Wiz Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and CI/CD pipeline integration , embedding security into More ❯