FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Security Architect to work for our client within the retail sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Leeds
Our client is seeking an experience Security Architect who will support their Technology Architecture team in designing, governing, and implementing secure technology solutions across the business. This role works closely with senior architects, project teams, and security operations to help shape and assure the security posture of new systems, services, and infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the creation and maintenance of security architecture documentation, including high-level designs, patterns, and roadmaps
* Participate in architecture and technical review boards, contributing security insights to project and programme design
* Provide technical input on IT security strategy and help ensure alignment with the client’s reference architectures and security principles
* Collaborate with infrastructure, solution, and data architects to ensure security is embedded throughout the technology stack
* Support security design activities within major transformation programmes and new product initiatives
* Engage in security reviews of third-party vendors, cloud providers, and SaaS platforms to validate compliance with the client’s security standards
* Assist in threat modelling, risk assessments, and documenting security controls across infrastructure and application layers
* Participate in incident response efforts and support the identification of root causes and mitigation strategies