Cyber Security Solution Architect – Banking Client – TOGAF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF),SABSA
12 Month Contract
Rate: Flexible
Hybrid Working: 8 days onsite in office per month
UK Applicant must use an Umbrella (Inside of IR35)
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Solution Architect for a daily rate contract (rate flexible, depending on experience). The role offers a hybrid working model – requiring only 8 days onsite per month in Belgium, Amsterdam, London, or Paris, with the rest worked remotely.
This role is pivotal in delivering end-to-end security architecture solutions across complex environments, ensuring resilience, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards. You will play a key role in bridging strategic enterprise architecture vision with hands-on delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and deliver end-to-end architecture solutions across infrastructure and security domains, meeting business, technical, and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, target architectures, and roadmaps.
* Collaborate with product owners, enterprise architects, engineers, and security leaders to translate requirements into robust technical designs.
* Develop and contribute to reusable solution patterns, reference architectures, and best practices.
* Support delivery teams, providing both strategic direction and technical depth.
* Engage with senior stakeholders to present, influence, and advocate for architectural recommendations.
* Mentor and coach architects and engineers to strengthen solution architecture practices.
Must-Have Experience & Skills
* 10+ years’ experience in IT, with a strong track record as a Solution Architect on large transformation programs.
* Proven expertise in Cyber Security architecture, ideally in regulated industries.
* Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. SABSA, NIST, ISO 2700x).
* Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe) and Agile delivery models.
* Ability to operate at both strategic (roadmaps, reference models) and detailed technical design levels.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Nice-to-Have Experience
* Knowledge of financial services or post-trade infrastructures (e.g., CSDs).
* Background in Identity & Access Management (IAM), PKI, cryptography, or resilience architectures.
* Exposure to European regulatory frameworks (NIS2, DORA, GDPR).
* Daily rate contract – rate flexible, dependent on experience.
* Hybrid model: 8 days onsite per month (Belgium, Amsterdam, London, or Paris), remainder remote
* Long-term engagement with high-impact projects in a regulated international environment
* Opportunity to operate at the intersection of security, enterprise architecture, and large-scale transformation.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements