Security Architect – Microsoft Security
Security Architect – 12-Month Contract (Financial Services)
My client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking an experienced Security Architect for an initial 12-month contract.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop security capabilities, focusing on Microsoft security solutions, governance, and strategic usage.
* Facilitate high-level security discussions across the business, aligning technical capabilities with organisational priorities.
* Assess and advise on Microsoft licensing relevant to security technologies.
* Design and implement security reference architectures, reusable templates, and patterns to support development and platform teams.
* Ensure solutions align with industry standards and compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, particularly in cloud-native environments.
Additional Requirements:
* Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 E5 Security & Compliance tools.
* Ability to evaluate and compare existing security products (e.g. Microsoft Defender vs. CrowdStrike).
* Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team.
* Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.