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 practices

Ideal 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