Job Description

Security Architect

9 Month Contract

Inside IR35

Hybrid (London)

We are looking for a Security Architect to join one of our Central Government client's to improve the security of their platforms and services.

Role Responsibilities:

Design and improve platform security

Develop security policies and recommend improvements after incidents

Champion risk-based, outcome-driven security architecture

Promote best practices for secure, resilient solutions

Facilitate team meetings and incident reviews

Manage team processes and communicate risks to management

Foster positive communication within and across teams

Build relationships with security teams across government

Coach colleagues on security practicesIdeal Candidate:

Deep expertise in security technologies and systems

Experience designing security for complex enterprise solutions in AWS

Knowledge of network protection (firewalls, gateways, antivirus)

Strong background in authentication/authorisation (SAML, AD, LDAP, OIDC, OAuth)

Proficiency with cryptographic frameworks (PKI, digital signatures, TLS/mTLS)

Ability to conduct threat modeling and identify security requirements

Experience with container security (EKS, Kubernetes RBAC)

Familiarity with DLP solutions

Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, NCSC, OWASP)

Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection systems