Security Architect – Cybersecurity | Hybrid | £700 - £900 p/d PAYE | 24 Month Contract

Contract: 24 Months
Rate: £700–£900 per day (Inside IR35)
Location: Open to someone in London, Leeds or Edinburgh

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a leading consultancy on a 24-month contract. This is a key role driving the delivery of end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across a complex technology transformation programme, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise strategies.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including Technology, Security, Product, Enterprise Architecture, and Operations, to design, implement, and oversee cybersecurity solutions that protect enterprise systems and data while supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
*Lead the full lifecycle of cybersecurity architecture initiatives, from concept and scoping through to delivery and benefits realization
*Design and produce architectural artefacts, including high-level and detailed solution architectures, aligned with enterprise standards, business requirements, and security best practices
*Support project teams and product groups in implementing cybersecurity solutions, resolving technical dependencies, and providing guidance on viable alternatives
*Collaborate with enterprise architecture and product teams to define cybersecurity strategies, standards, and roadmaps
*Review and quality-assure deliverables from internal teams and external suppliers to ensure compliance with business, regulatory, and non-functional requirements
*Identify opportunities for technology-driven innovation and assess emerging cybersecurity trends for potential adoption
Skills and Experience:
*Proven experience as a Security Architect designing multi-platform products, systems, and solutions
*Experience delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across complex programmes and projects
*Strong knowledge of cybersecurity domains such as Threat Detection and Response, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure Security, or Information Protection
*Hands-on experience with AWS technologies and cloud security architectures
*Familiarity with formal architectural frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF) and architecture modelling tools
*Professional security certification (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
Package:
*Day rate: £700-£900 per day (PAYE)
*24-month contract
*Hybrid working (x3 days in London)

Security Architect – Cybersecurity | London Hybrid | £700 - £900 p/d PAYE | 24 Month Contract