Security Architect Location: Warwick - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Start Date: ASAP Contract Rate: £500 per day inside IR35 Working Pattern: On-call shifts Duration: 6 to 12 months initially Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design, implementation, and governance of secure solutions across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding systems and data by identifying risks, defining security architectures, and ensuring compliance with internal and external security standards. You will work closely with project, engineering, and DevOps teams to embed security into the delivery lifecycle. Key Responsibilities * Provide security guidance and direction to projects and programmes * Own and define security architecture across multiple initiatives * Drive security requirements, standards, and best practices * Collaborate with development and DevOps teams on secure solution design * Ensure solutions comply with security policies and risk management frameworks * Identify and remove blockers impacting security deliverables * Conduct first-line risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats * Lead supply chain security assurance activities in collaboration with vendor teams * Review third-party contracts to ensure appropriate security clauses are included * Support mitigation str...