Security Architect (Financial Services) – Contract
Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote)
Rate: Up to £700 per day Outside IR35
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design, implementation, and governance of secure technology platforms within a fast-paced financial services environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background working with leading digital banks or fintech organisations such as Monzo, Starling, Revolut, or similar high-growth financial institutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and maintain security architecture standards across cloud-native platforms and customer-facing applications.
* Partner with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to embed security-by-design principles throughout the software development lifecycle.
* Conduct threat modelling, security reviews, and risk assessments for new products and services.
* Design secure architectures across AWS, GCP, or Azure environments, including IAM, network security, encryption, and monitoring controls.
* Support compliance with financial services regulations, operational resilience requirements, and security frameworks.
* Provide technical leadership on application security, cloud security, DevSecOps, and identity management initiatives.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Security Architect within banking, fintech, or regulated financial services.
* Background working for digital-first organisations such as Monzo, Starling, Revolut, or similar.
* Strong expertise in cloud security (AWS preferred), application security, and modern architecture patterns.
* Experience with threat modelling, security governance, and risk management frameworks.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior technical and business leaders.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent are advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile consultancy engagement, helping shape secure, scalable platforms within a modern financial services environment.