Security Architect9 Month ContractInside IR35 Hybrid (London)
We are looking for a Security Architect to join one of our Central Government client's to improve the security of their platforms and services.
Role Responsibilities:
- Design and improve platform security
- Develop security policies and recommend improvements after incidents
- Champion risk-based, outcome-driven security architecture
- Promote best practices for secure, resilient solutions
- Facilitate team meetings and incident reviews
- Manage team processes and communicate risks to management
- Foster positive communication within and across teams
- Build relationships with security teams across government
- Coach colleagues on security practices
Ideal Candidate:
- Deep expertise in security technologies and systems
- Experience designing security for complex enterprise solutions in AWS
- Knowledge of network protection (firewalls, gateways, antivirus)
- Strong background in authentication/authorisation (SAML, AD, LDAP, OIDC, OAuth)
- Proficiency with cryptographic frameworks (PKI, digital signatures, TLS/mTLS)
- Ability to conduct threat modeling and identify security requirements
- Experience with container security (EKS, Kubernetes RBAC)
- Familiarity with DLP solutions
- Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, NCSC, OWASP)
- Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection systems