Security Architect

Security Architect

Posted 2 weeks ago by Next Ventures

£800 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Security Architect role involves designing and influencing large-scale security architecture for a prominent global financial institution. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and strategic vision to implement cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. The architect will collaborate with various stakeholders and lead security design initiatives that align with the organization's broader business and technology strategies. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and drive cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across a complex, regulated environment
  • Play a hands-on role in deploying and optimising platforms like Darktrace, Splunk, and CyberArk
  • Act as a trusted advisor across engineering, operations, and senior stakeholders
  • Lead security design initiatives that align with broader business and technology strategy
  • Provide strategic direction on threat detection, access control, and incident response frameworks

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in a Security Architect or Senior Security Engineer role within large-scale enterprises
  • Technical expertise with Darktrace, Splunk, and CyberArk
  • A strategic mindset, able to zoom out and influence the bigger picture across security and business teams
  • Strong communicator and collaborator who can work across technical and non-technical audiences

Salary (Rate): £800 daily

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Security Architect

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Rate: £700-800

Are you a Security Architect who thrives at the intersection of technical depth and strategic vision? Do you want to design and influence large-scale security architecture at one of the world’s most respected global financial institutions? We’re working with a top-tier international bank known for its scale, stability, and forward-thinking approach to technology and risk. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a business that touches millions of lives around the globe.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Architect and drive cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions across a complex, regulated environment
  • Play a hands-on role in deploying and optimising platforms like Darktrace, Splunk, and CyberArk
  • Act as a trusted advisor across engineering, operations, and senior stakeholders
  • Lead security design initiatives that align with broader business and technology strategy
  • Provide strategic direction on threat detection, access control, and incident response frameworks

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in a Security Architect or Senior Security Engineer role within large-scale enterprises
  • Technical expertise with Darktrace, Splunk, and CyberArk
  • A strategic mindset, able to zoom out and influence the bigger picture across security and business teams
  • Strong communicator and collaborator who can work across technical and non-technical audiences

Apply now, or email alfie.mcara@next-ventures.com with your updated CV.