Application Security Architect
Posted 3 days ago by Randstad
£551 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Application Security Architect role in Bristol involves designing and implementing cloud security architectures that align with business objectives while ensuring high security standards. The position requires collaboration with various teams to establish security frameworks and implement effective security controls. The successful candidate will also provide technical leadership and conduct security assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities. This role is critical in enhancing the organization's cloud security posture against emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and define cloud security architecture and frameworks aligned with organisational requirements and performance targets.
- Document and oversee the implementation of cloud security controls and support the transition to managed cloud security operations.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across security-related initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and strengthen security protocols and practices.
- Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement innovative security solutions that align with organisational and operational objectives.
- Lead security awareness and training sessions to promote best practices in cloud security.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the cloud security posture in response to emerging threats and evolving technologies.
- Support decision-making processes and provide solutions that impact multiple teams and projects.
Key Skills:
- Advanced expertise in Cloud Security Architecture
- Cloud Security Planning
- Managed Cloud Security Services
- Cloud Security Assessment
- Cloud Infrastructure Security
- Security Quality Assurance
Salary (Rate): £551.24 daily
City: Greater Bristol Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Application Security Architect
Location: Bristol
Work Mode: Hybrid (1 day per week in office)
Start Date: 30 April 2026
End Date: 30 June 2027
Duration: 14 months
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: £215.33 (PAYE) £551.24 (Umbrella)
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days
Security Clearance: SC clearance required
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Application Security Architect to join the Security team. The role focuses on designing and implementing robust cloud security architectures that support business objectives while maintaining high standards of security and performance. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert , working closely with multiple teams to design secure cloud environments, establish security frameworks, and ensure effective implementation of security controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and define cloud security architecture and frameworks aligned with organisational requirements and performance targets.
- Document and oversee the implementation of cloud security controls and support the transition to managed cloud security operations .
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance across security-related initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and strengthen security protocols and practices .
- Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
- Develop and implement innovative security solutions that align with organisational and operational objectives.
- Lead security awareness and training sessions to promote best practices in cloud security.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance the cloud security posture in response to emerging threats and evolving technologies.
- Support decision-making processes and provide solutions that impact multiple teams and projects.
Required Skills & Expertise
Essential
Advanced expertise in Cloud Security Architecture
Highly Recommended
Cloud Security Planning
Managed Cloud Security Services
Cloud Security Assessment
Cloud Infrastructure Security
Security Quality Assurance