Security Architect (Salesforce)
ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE REQUIRED
Morgan Hunt are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading UK Government organisation for an experienced Security Architect with strong Salesforce experience to join the organisation on an initial 6-month contract.
This role will play a key part in ensuring enterprise platforms and systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with government security standards and best practice, with a particular focus on Salesforce architecture and integration security.
Contract Details
* £800 per day
* Inside IR35
* Initial 6-month contract
* Hybrid working - 1 day per week onsite in either London, Cardiff, or Glasgow
* Active SC Clearance required
Key Responsibilities
* Define and lead security architecture strategy, principles, and standards across enterprise platforms, with a focus on Salesforce.
* Design, review, and assure secure architectures across complex cloud and enterprise technology projects.
* Lead the security assessment and integration of Salesforce solutions within the wider enterprise and cyber security architecture.
* Identify security vulnerabilities and recommend proportionate mitigation strategies.
* Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies, including cloud platforms, identity solutions, APIs, and microservices.
* Ensure alignment with NCSC guidance, CAF principles, and government cyber security frameworks.
* Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
* Maintain security, privacy, and resilience risk registers across projects and platforms.
* Work closely with internal IT, delivery, and third-party suppliers to embed security by design principles.
* Manage security assurance activities across third-party vendors and service providers.
* Provide security guidance and briefings to senior stakeholders across the organisation.
Required Experience
* Strong experience working as a Security Architect within complex enterprise or government environments.
* Proven experience securing and integrating Salesforce platforms within enterprise architectures.
* Deep understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, APIs, and application security.
* Experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for large-scale systems and transformation programmes.
* Strong knowledge of NCSC guidance, CAF, and government security standards.
* Experience managing security risk assessments, governance, and remediation activities.
* Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Experience working with third-party suppliers and embedding security requirements into contracts and delivery.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or UK Cyber Security Council Chartered status are highly desirable.
Please note: This role requires active SC Clearance and is offered on an Inside IR35 basis, with 1 day per week onsite in either London, Cardiff, or Glasgow.
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