Azure Security Architect

Azure Security Architect

Posted 6 days ago by Robert Half

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£80 Per hour
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Remote
London Area, United Kingdom
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Summary: The Azure Security Architect role involves partnering with a Global Consulting Firm to support large-scale transformation projects in the security domain for a major financial services organization. The position requires extensive experience in security architecture, particularly within Azure environments, and entails responsibilities such as designing secure architectures and engaging with stakeholders. The contract is set to last until the end of 2025, with a primarily remote working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement secure architectures within Azure public cloud solutions.
  • Secure Azure infrastructure, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
  • Engage and communicate effectively with senior security stakeholders and technical security departments.
  • Analyze and map business needs and processes with finance stakeholders.
  • Lead the development and implementation of business applications and financial solutions.
  • Conduct security architecture reviews and ensure integration within technology acquisition and delivery processes.
  • Participate in Security Architecture Design Forums and Architecture Review Boards.

Key Skills:

  • Extensive experience as a Security Architect in large-scale Financial Services organizations.
  • Proven expertise in Azure public cloud solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of security architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and processes (e.g., SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response).
  • Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and finance stakeholders.
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and architecture governance processes.

Salary (Rate): £80.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Consulting

Detailed Description From Employer:

Robert Half is supporting their client, a Global Consulting Firm, in recruiting an Azure Security Architect to partner with them and their end client on large-scale transformation projects within the security space until the end of 2025 initial contract to help with a azure migration for a large global financial services organisation

Contract Assignment Details:

  • Start date: ASAP
  • Contract Length: until end of December 2025 - potential extension
  • Location : Primarily remote, with flexibility odd day in London
  • Rate: Approximately £ 585 per day plus 12.07% holiday pay ( Employer's NI and tax deducted at source (unlike umbrella companies, which deduct at source and charge admin fees))

The Azure Security Architect must have:

  • Extensive experience as a Security Architect in large-scale Financial Services organisations.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure architectures within Azure public cloud solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of securing Azure infrastructure, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
  • Comprehensive understanding of security architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and processes, such as SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response within Azure environments.
  • The ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior security stakeholders and technical security departments.
  • Capability to engage with finance stakeholders to analyse and map business needs and processes.
  • Experience in leading the development and implementation of business applications and financial solutions.
  • A solid understanding of security architecture reviews and ensuring these are embedded within:
    • Technology acquisition and delivery processes.
    • Software development lifecycles.
    • Architecture governance processes.
  • Familiarity with participating in Security Architecture Design Forums and Architecture Review Boards.

Please note: Financial and criminal checks will be conducted for successful candidates.

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