Security Architect

Summary: The Security Architect role is a contract position focused on overseeing compliance and cyber risk management within a change control portfolio. The architect will collaborate with IT teams to ensure security policies are integrated into projects and provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle. This position requires a strong background in cyber security architecture and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. The role is remote with occasional visits to London and has a contract length of three months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the change control portfolio from a compliance and cyber risk perspective.
• Ensure all new services, solutions, and technology changes comply with security policies and regulatory obligations.
• Work alongside IT delivery teams and existing Security Architects to embed “secure by design” principles into all projects.
• Provide architectural input and security guidance throughout the project lifecycle—from design through deployment.
• Assist in refining, improving, or redesigning security policies and standards where gaps exist.
• Ensure adherence to security frameworks across business units and project stakeholders.
• Support the CISO in enhancing overall security posture and strategic direction.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations, risk management processes, and governance structures.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years' experience as a Cyber Security Architect.
• Strong understanding of information security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Hands-on experience defining, implementing, and enforcing security policies and controls.
• Experience guiding cross-functional teams to deliver secure-by-design outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage change control or security review portfolios.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, including executive teams.
• Experience in retail or large enterprise environments (nice to have).
• Familiarity with large-scale transformation programs or complex multi-project portfolios.
• Understanding of cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience supporting or advising CISO-level functions.

Salary (Rate): £75.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT