Security Architect - Belfast (Hybrid, Outside IR35) - £500 per day - 3 Months
Posted 5 days ago by Hamilton Barnes
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Belfast, UK
Summary: We are looking for a skilled Security Architect to design and maintain secure architectures for enterprise systems and networks in Belfast. The role demands extensive knowledge in cybersecurity principles and frameworks, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. This position is hybrid, allowing for a mix of on-site and remote work, and is classified as outside IR35. The contract is for a duration of 3 months with a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain secure architecture for enterprise systems, applications, and networks, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and reference architectures following best practices and regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct risk assessments and threat modelling to identify vulnerabilities and define effective mitigation strategies.
- Advise on the secure integration of new technologies, including cloud services, IAM solutions, and network security enhancements.
- Provide architectural governance and expert guidance during major transformation or technology adoption initiatives.
Key Skills:
- Deep knowledge of network, application, and infrastructure security design.
- Familiarity with architectural and security frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, and NIST.
- Hands-on experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, encryption, and secure design principles.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SABSA.
- Typically 5-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or enterprise architecture roles.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Belfast
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Security Architect - Belfast (Hybrid, Outside IR35) - £500 per day - 3 months
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, implement, and maintain secure architectures across enterprise systems and networks. This role requires deep technical expertise in cybersecurity design principles, risk management, and architectural frameworks, combined with strong collaboration and advisory skills to align security strategy with business and technical objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain secure architecture for enterprise systems, applications, and networks, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
- Develop and implement security policies, standards, and reference architectures following best practices and regulatory frameworks.
- Conduct risk assessments and threat modelling to identify vulnerabilities and define effective mitigation strategies.
- Advise on the secure integration of new technologies, including cloud services, IAM solutions, and network security enhancements.
- Provide architectural governance and expert guidance during major transformation or technology adoption initiatives.
What You Will Ideally Bring:
- Deep knowledge of network, application, and infrastructure security design.
- Familiarity with architectural and security frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, and NIST.
- Hands-on experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, encryption, and secure design principles.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or SABSA.
- Typically 5-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or enterprise architecture roles.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 3 months (with potential for extension)
- Day Rate: Up to £500 per day (Outside IR35)
- Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/2 days remote)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Travel: Occasional travel to Belfast as required
