Cyber Security Architect - 6 month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Design and assure secure network, perimeter and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Define security approaches for firewalls, WAFs, gateways, proxies and secure connectivity.
• Develop segmentation, Zero Trust and access-control strategies.
• Translate security architecture into practical technical designs with engineering teams.
• Assess technical risks and recommend proportionate controls and remediation.
• Provide architecture assurance through design reviews and governance.
• Produce clear architecture documentation, diagrams, security patterns and recommendations.
• Collaborate across network, cloud, infrastructure, application and security teams.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in enterprise network and security architecture.
• Good knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, DNS, VPNs and secure connectivity.
• Hands-on architectural experience with enterprise firewall technologies.
• Understanding of WAF, IDS/IPS, proxies, gateways and internet-facing security.
• Experience with network segmentation, DMZs and hybrid-cloud security.
• Strong understanding of AWS and/or Azure security architecture.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity, access management and security monitoring.
• Ability to assess risk and turn security requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior technical stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge constructively while maintaining a pragmatic, delivery-focused approach.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile technology environments where security architecture has a direct influence on how solutions are designed and delivered.

You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple technical domains and influence security strategy, architecture and implementation.