Security Architect (6-Month initial Contract) | Outside IR35 | £650-750 p/day | London Hybrid | Insurance Technology | Azure, Security, CI/CD, API's
Overview
An award-winning global specialist in Insurance Technology is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join its transformation programme on a 12-month contract. This organisation has been recognised among the UK’s top employers and is known for its outstanding workplace culture, strong commitment to employee wellbeing, and active community initiatives in charity, volunteering, and inclusion.
About the role
The company is a market leader in using advanced technology and data science to deliver smarter, faster protection against today’s most critical business risks. Headquartered in London with international offices, it serves over 150,000 clients worldwide. You will play a key role in ensuring that new core platforms and systems are secure, resilient, and compliant, embedding secure-by-design principles across enterprise projects. Working closely with senior security leadership, you’ll contribute to the organisation’s global security maturity and strategic resilience.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and review of secure architecture across major change programmes.
* Define and implement SDLC security standards and best practices.
* Develop and enforce API security standards and secure integration models.
* Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new technology initiatives.
* Support DevSecOps practices and secure CI/CD pipelines.
* Collaborate with engineering, architecture, and compliance teams to embed security from inception.
* Provide guidance on privacy-by-design and operational resilience.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience (5+ years) as a Security Architect in regulated environments.
* Strong understanding of secure software development, cloud security, and API security.
* Experience with DevSecOps and modern CI/CD practices.
* Knowledge of frameworks such as GDPR, NYDFS, and other global data protection regulations.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Security) are highly desirable.
Security Architect (6-Month initial Contract) | Outside IR35 | £650-750 p/day | London Hybrid | Insurance Technology | Azure, Security, CI/CD, API's