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:
1. Deep expertise in security technologies and systems
2. Experience designing security for complex enterprise solutions in AWS
3. Knowledge of network protection (firewalls, gateways, antivirus)
4. Strong background in authentication/authorisation (SAML, AD, LDAP, OIDC, OAuth)
5. Proficiency with cryptographic frameworks (PKI, digital signatures, TLS/mTLS)
6. Ability to conduct threat modeling and identify security requirements
7. Experience with container security (EKS, Kubernetes RBAC)
8. Familiarity with DLP solutions
9. Understanding of security frame...