Security Architect Jobs in the South East

21 of 21 Security Architect Jobs in the South East

Security Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Reed
SECURITY ARCHITECT, DV SECURITY CLEARANCE, AI My client, a leader in the public sector, are seeking a DV cleared security architect to work on a hybrid basis both from home and the London office. As part of the Programme Team, you will work closely with the Application Development team and other stakeholders to apply your … knowledge and experience in support of the development of the new Information Management Application. Key Tasks The post holder will be required to do the following: As Security Architect you will have the capability to deal with complex, sometimes unique situations, which will require deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to both … and influence others on best practice and policy. Experience - Mandatory Experience of working on large scale Business Change and IT enabled Transformation Programmes. Experience of implementing or advising on security projects to drive down strategic security risks. Experience of working in a complex high-profile environment. Must be able to show ability to manage multiple stakeholders including large More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £650 per day, Inc benefits
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Security Architect

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Queen Square Recruitment Limited
Our client, a leading global organization, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Reading. Were excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for askilled Financial Services Security Architect to join a dynamic IT team . If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: Financial Services Security Architect Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid 4 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £765 - 775 per day Inside IR35 We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Security Architect to join a high-profile programme within the financial services sector. This is a senior-level opportunity for a security leader with extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade … security architectures across complex, highly regulated environments. The role will focus heavily on cloud security, AI/ML security, regulatory compliance, and secure-by-design frameworks for critical systems. Why This Role? Shape and deliver the security architecture strategy for enterprise cloud and AI/ML programmes. Work on cutting-edge initiatives in the financial services More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Up to £765 per day
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Security Architect

Reading, Berkshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Queen Square Recruitment Limited
Our client, a leading global organization, is partnering with a prestigious end client based in Reading. Were excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for askilled AI Security Architect to join a dynamic IT team . If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experience, please apply promptly to discuss further. Job Title: AI Security Architect Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid 2 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £510 per day Inside IR35 We are specifically looking for Security Architect professionals who have worked in AI . This role will provide advisory and security assurance oversight to ensure guardrails are applied and followed in all AI-related projects. Why Join? Here, your work … means more: Make an impact by shaping AI security frameworks for innovative enterprise projects. Be part of challenging, future-defining programmes in AI, data, and cloud security. Collaborate with industry experts and multidisciplinary teams , while driving standards in one of the most rapidly evolving technology landscapes. The Role As an AI Security Architect , you will: Define and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: Up to £510 per day
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Cyber Security - Technical Security Architect MOD/ SC

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Cyber Security - Technical Security Architect (MOD) Location: Remote + South East/South West on-site presence as required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Technical Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping secure architecture and delivering expert consultancy to our clients, particularly … to design, validate, and implement secure solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide secure design advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure adherence to security standards, blueprints, and architectural patterns. Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk. Validate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements. Deliver security architecture for … cloud and hybrid environments. Scope and review IT Health Checks (ITHC) and produce remediation plans. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and design proportional controls. Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints. Travel to client sites (approx. 40-60%) as required for classified system access. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess Proven experience working in a Security More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Security Architect

South East London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
FryerMiles Recruitment
Security Architect – Enterprise Networking – 6 Month Contract - £650 - £750 per day – Inside IR35 - London – Hybrid working - 3 days Onsite FryerMiles are delighted to be working with a leading Public Sector infrastructure Company based London and the Home Counties. We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with a strong understanding of Security concepts. The successful candidate … initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Ensure detailed design, interfaces align with CITO strategy. Manage stakeholder expectations regarding the design. Review and approve solutions through formal design processes. Ensure best practice for security standards are followed. Support project and operational teams with complex infrastructure issues. Essential Skills and Experience: Expertise in Windows, Linux Operating Systems Proficiency in load balancing and firewall configurations. … Strong knowledge of network security principles and technologies. Demonstrated experience in large-scale, complex IT environments. Desirable Skills: Awareness of Project Management Processes. Basic understanding of Specific Security Applications. Security Architect – Enterprise Networking – 6 Month Contract - £650 - £750 per day – Inside IR35 - London – Hybrid working - 3 days Onsite More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £650 - 750 per day
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Security Architect - Healthcare - Inside IR35

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
SR2
Security Architect – Healthcare SR2 have a unique and exciting role for a strategic Security Architect to join a flagship healthcare programme in the UK. This Security Architect will ensure that hospital digital systems, spanning diagnostics, operations, monitoring, robotics, smart buildings, and integrated care, are designed and delivered to the highest security and compliance … standards.Key Responsibilities Lead the security architecture strategy for the enterprise-wide digital platforms and smart hospital infrastructure. Anticipate and mitigate emerging threats in areas such as AI-enabled healthcare, IoT/connected medical devices, and robotics (clinical & operational). Provide strategic input into the enterprise architecture roadmap, ensuring scalable, secure, and interoperable hospital systems. Define security controls across … domains such as: Secure Access Technologies Cyber Security and Facility Security Patient Monitoring & Safety systems (e.g. smart beds, automated dispensing cabinets). Essential Skills & Experience Senior-level security architecture expertise in healthcare Proven experience in developing and governing enterprise-wide security frameworks. Deep knowledge of cyber, data privacy, and operational resilience standards. Demonstrated experience with IoT More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £800 - £900 per day
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Lead Security Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Computappoint
Lead Security Architect London | £135k + Benefits | Permanent The Opportunity Our client, a prestigious global law firm, is seeking an exceptional Lead Security Architect to join their award-winning Information Security team. This is a rare opportunity to lead security architecture strategy across cutting-edge platforms including M365, AI systems, data platforms, and legal … technology at a firm that places security at the heart of everything it does. Working closely with the Head of Security Architecture and Engineering, you'll orchestrate a talented team while collaborating directly with cybersecurity lawyers who advise on hundreds of incidents globally, providing unique insights that few organisations can offer. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership : Develop and maintain … comprehensive security architecture strategies across diverse technology platforms Platform Security : Lead security architecture for M365, AI, data platforms, legal tech, and knowledge management systems Design Assurance : Review and approve security designs for new services, platform upgrades, and major integrations Risk Management : Drive identification and remediation of platform-specific security risks while ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £110,000 - £132,500 per annum
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Azure Security Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Robert Half
Robert Half is supporting their client, a Global Consulting Firm, in recruiting an Azure Security Architect to partner with them and their end client on large-scale transformation projects within the security space to start at the beginning of February 2025 until the end of 2025 initial contract to help with a azure migration for a large … Rate: £585 per day plus 12.07% holiday pay ( Employer's NI and tax deducted at source (unlike umbrella companies, which deduct at source and charge admin fees)) The Azure Security Architect must have: Extensive experience as a Security Architect in large-scale Financial Services organisations. Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure architectures within Azure public … cloud solutions. Strong knowledge of securing Azure infrastructure, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection. Comprehensive understanding of security architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF). Hands-on experience with security tools and processes, such as SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response within Azure environments. The ability to engage and communicate effectively More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £550 - £585 per day
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Cyber Security Architect

Slough, England, United Kingdom
Lorien
Associate Architect – Cloud Security | Slough/Langley (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Are you passionate about cloud security and looking to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re hiring an Associate Architect with 1–2 years of experience to join a forward-thinking team focused on cloud security and development operations. About … the Role: As an Associate Architect, you will focus on security architecture, including development security operations and CI/CD pipelines, applying security best practices on cloud platforms. You’ll be involved in security and platform reviews, security design, risk profiling, and compliance with industry mandates. You will collaborate closely with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Travel Digital teams, reporting to the Senior Director of Security Architecture. Key Responsibilities: Security architecture design and implementation Development security operations and CI/CD pipeline management Conduct security and platform reviews, risk profiling, and compliance adherence Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into cloud solutions Must-Have Skills: 1– 2 years More ❯
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Cyber Security Architect

london, south east england, united kingdom
Lorien
Associate Architect – Cloud Security | Slough/Langley (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Are you passionate about cloud security and looking to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re hiring an Associate Architect with 1–2 years of experience to join a forward-thinking team focused on cloud security and development operations. About … the Role: As an Associate Architect, you will focus on security architecture, including development security operations and CI/CD pipelines, applying security best practices on cloud platforms. You’ll be involved in security and platform reviews, security design, risk profiling, and compliance with industry mandates. You will collaborate closely with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Travel Digital teams, reporting to the Senior Director of Security Architecture. Key Responsibilities: Security architecture design and implementation Development security operations and CI/CD pipeline management Conduct security and platform reviews, risk profiling, and compliance adherence Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into cloud solutions Must-Have Skills: 1– 2 years More ❯
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Cyber Security Architect

reading, south east england, united kingdom
Lorien
Associate Architect – Cloud Security | Slough/Langley (Hybrid, 2 days onsite) Are you passionate about cloud security and looking to grow your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We’re hiring an Associate Architect with 1–2 years of experience to join a forward-thinking team focused on cloud security and development operations. About … the Role: As an Associate Architect, you will focus on security architecture, including development security operations and CI/CD pipelines, applying security best practices on cloud platforms. You’ll be involved in security and platform reviews, security design, risk profiling, and compliance with industry mandates. You will collaborate closely with Cloud, Security, Infrastructure, and Travel Digital teams, reporting to the Senior Director of Security Architecture. Key Responsibilities: Security architecture design and implementation Development security operations and CI/CD pipeline management Conduct security and platform reviews, risk profiling, and compliance adherence Collaborate cross-functionally to embed security into cloud solutions Must-Have Skills: 1– 2 years More ❯
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Senior Security Architect

Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis
Role: Senior Security Architect Duration: 26/02/2026 - Potential for Extension Location: Southampton - Hybrid - 2 Days P/Week Rate: £693 P/Day - Inside IR35 - UMB Clearance Requirement: Must have 5 years unbroken UK residency. Transferrable/HO clearance is preferred but not required. Job Description This role will act as a senior security architect on a large multi-million, multi-year programme into a UK Central Government department. Required Skills: Strong understanding of Public Sector Security Understanding of Cabinet Office "Secure by Design" Strong understanding of: Enterprise risk Infrastructure Security Identity and Access Management Cloud Security Container Security Palo Alto offerings Data Security DevSecOps PKI Ability More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Security Architect: Contract £800 p/d (Investment Banking)

london, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job title: Security Architect Client: Investment Bank Rate: Up to £800 p/d (inside IR35) Duration: 6 month rolling Location: London/Hybrid My client are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and … hybrid environments. This role involves defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring secure design practices are embedded across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams, providing expert guidance to uphold a strong security posture and support strategic business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Design secure architectures across cloud, on-premises … and hybrid environments. Define security principles, standards, and reference architectures. Review technical designs for security compliance and risk. Establish secure-by-design guidelines and support DevSecOps practices. Evaluate new technologies and lead security tool POCs and integrations. Perform threat modelling and security risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure architecture and governance. Provide security More ❯
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Security Architect: Contract £800 p/d (Investment Banking)

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job title: Security Architect Client: Investment Bank Rate: Up to £800 p/d (inside IR35) Duration: 6 month rolling Location: London/Hybrid My client are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and … hybrid environments. This role involves defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring secure design practices are embedded across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams, providing expert guidance to uphold a strong security posture and support strategic business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Design secure architectures across cloud, on-premises … and hybrid environments. Define security principles, standards, and reference architectures. Review technical designs for security compliance and risk. Establish secure-by-design guidelines and support DevSecOps practices. Evaluate new technologies and lead security tool POCs and integrations. Perform threat modelling and security risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure architecture and governance. Provide security More ❯
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Security Architect: Contract £800 p/d (Investment Banking)

london (city of london), south east england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
Job title: Security Architect Client: Investment Bank Rate: Up to £800 p/d (inside IR35) Duration: 6 month rolling Location: London/Hybrid My client are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and … hybrid environments. This role involves defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring secure design practices are embedded across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams, providing expert guidance to uphold a strong security posture and support strategic business initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Design secure architectures across cloud, on-premises … and hybrid environments. Define security principles, standards, and reference architectures. Review technical designs for security compliance and risk. Establish secure-by-design guidelines and support DevSecOps practices. Evaluate new technologies and lead security tool POCs and integrations. Perform threat modelling and security risk assessments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure architecture and governance. Provide security More ❯
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Information Security Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
DS Smith
About Us Our Information & Technology (I&T) Digital Security organisation is on a mission to deliver scalable, flexible, and effective security services that support the evolving needs of our business. We operate as a centralised team, providing strategic security architecture and assurance across all business units, assets, and change initiatives. Our goal is to proactively mitigate threats … with our technology partners. Our team is committed to maintaining a secure digital environment that aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. About the Role As an Information Security Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining our enterprise security architecture. You’ll work closely with enterprise architects, functional area specialists, and security experts to ensure that all IT systems and platforms are designed with robust, scalable, and compliant security solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining security architectural models, standards, and procedures. Advising on security strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Supporting the creation of reference architectures and artefacts for More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary
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Cloud Cyber Security Architect SC clearance

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Robert Walters
We're looking for Security Architect (2 headcounts) to shape and enhance the security architecture of our client's IT systems. You'll assess risks, model threats, and identify vulnerabilities while ensuring solutions align with "Secure by Design" principles, standards, and industry best practice. You will have the opportunity to propose strategy and strengthen cyber resilience across … ll do: Design, implement, and enhance secure end-to-end IT solutions aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Identify vulnerabilities, perform threat modelling, conduct risk assessments, and evaluate security controls. Ensure solutions comply with 'Secure by Design' principles, corporate policies, and industry frameworks. Assess vulnerabilities, lead risk mitigation, and ensure compliance with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, NCSC … . Contribute to security design documentation, options papers, and client presentations. Collaborate across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd lines of defense on cyber risk, compliance, and governance. Create and present design documentation, options papers, risk assessments, and stakeholder briefings. Contribute to reference architectures, established patterns, principles, and security guidelines. Monitor emerging cyber threats, analyze risks, and lead mitigation plans. More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £90,000 per annum, Inc benefits
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Senior Security Architect Hybrid

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
Position: Senior Security ArchitectLocation: London twice a weekDay Rate: £600-£660 inside IR35Security Clearance: SC Cleared We're hiring a Senior Security Architect to support a major multi-million-pound transformation programme within a UK Central Government department. This is a hands-on, high-impact role shaping secure, scalable solutions across complex infrastructure. Key Skills: Deep understanding … of Public Sector Security and Cabinet Office Secure by Design Enterprise Risk Infrastructure & Cloud Security Identity & Access Management Container Security & DevSecOps Data Security, PKI, Palo Alto technologies Strong communicator with the ability to present complex issues in plain English to senior stakeholders Collaborative team player with a proactive, hands-on approach to design and review If More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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IAM/PAM Security Architect/Consultant

Reading, Berkshire, UK
Project People
We are seeking a highly experienced Identity & Access Security Consultant - IAM/PAM Subject Matter Expert to join a team with one of our high profile clients team and lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-scale identity security solutions. In this role, you will provide strategic advisory and hands-on expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM … and Privileged Access Management (PAM). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, security teams, and vendors to shape and deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant, and future-ready identity security strategies that protect critical assets and enable business transformation. This is consulting position for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, design, and deliver … strategy through to design, vendor selection, deployment, and BAU handover. Provide subject matter expertise on privileged access, RBAC, identity governance, and cloud IAM strategies (AWS/Azure). Deliver security architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and key design decisions. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NHS, NIST, Cyber Insurance mandates) and support clients in meeting industry and insurance More ❯
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IAM/PAM Security Architect/Consultant

slough, south east england, united kingdom
Project People
We are seeking a highly experienced Identity & Access Security Consultant - IAM/PAM Subject Matter Expert to join a team with one of our high profile clients team and lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise-scale identity security solutions. In this role, you will provide strategic advisory and hands-on expertise in Identity & Access Management (IAM … and Privileged Access Management (PAM). You will work closely with senior stakeholders, security teams, and vendors to shape and deliver fit-for-purpose, compliant, and future-ready identity security strategies that protect critical assets and enable business transformation. This is consulting position for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, design, and deliver … strategy through to design, vendor selection, deployment, and BAU handover. Provide subject matter expertise on privileged access, RBAC, identity governance, and cloud IAM strategies (AWS/Azure). Deliver security architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps, and key design decisions. Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, NHS, NIST, Cyber Insurance mandates) and support clients in meeting industry and insurance More ❯
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WAF & Application Security Architect - 6-Month Contract - £650/day Inside IR35

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
WAF & Application Security SME Contract: 6 Months Day Rate: £650 (Inside IR35) Location: Fully Remote (UK-based) We’re seeking a skilled WAF & Application Security Specialist to join a key client engagement. This role focuses on enhancing Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities across multiple platforms, with a strong emphasis on efficacy testing, rule creation, and tuning. Key Responsibilities … Design and implement custom WAF rules to address security gaps Conduct detailed log analysis to identify and mitigate false positives Support DevSecOps pipeline integration and automation of efficacy testing Advise on web/API attack vectors and mitigation strategies Provide SME input on WAF PoCs, new features, and cost-effective solutions Maintain clear documentation of tuning procedures and configurations … Experience Required: Strong background in SOC, AppSec, or Ethical Hacking Deep understanding of OWASP Top 10 and web security principles Hands-on experience with WAF platforms (e.g. Akamai, F5, AWS, GCP) Skilled in log analysis tools (e.g. Splunk, Wireshark) Excellent problem-solving and communication skills More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £650 per day
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Security Architect
the South East
10th Percentile
£72,600
25th Percentile
£75,000
Median
£85,000
75th Percentile
£90,000