Security Architect - 6 months - Fully Remote - Outside IR35
We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect to join our team and lead the design and assurance of secure, scalable technology solutions. This role is well-suited to a hands-on security professional who can operate strategically while collaborating closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the definition and refinement of security architecture for new and existing platforms and services.
Participate in scoping and planning upcoming work, ensuring security requirements are Embedded early in delivery cycles.
Work closely with solution and technical architects to design secure systems and review architectural decisions.
Produce and maintain security architecture documentation, including threat models, risk assessments, and security patterns.
Take accountability for ensuring security controls meet organisational, regulatory, and industry standards.
Conduct security spikes and technical investigations into emerging threats, tools, and best practices.
Review designs and implementations to ensure compliance with security principles and policies.
Support incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation activities where required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to delivery teams on security best practices and secure development approaches.
What You Will Ideally Bring:
Proven experience working as a Security Architect within complex technology environments.
Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including identity, network security, and platform controls.
Active SC Clearance
Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP).
Hands-on understanding of modern application architectures (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems).
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to balance risk, usability, and delivery speed in real-world environments.
Contract Details:
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35)
Location: Fully Remote
Start Date: ASAP