Security Architect

Security Architect

Posted Today by Hays Specialist Recruitment

£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK

Summary: The role of Security Architect involves joining the security team of a major organization in London, focusing on various security domains such as IAM, AppSec, Cloud, Network Security, and DevSecOps. The position is hybrid, requiring three days on-site work per week. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and experience in security architecture, along with effective communication and stakeholder management abilities. This is a contract position with a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Join the security team of a major organization.
  • Utilize knowledge in IAM, AppSec, Cloud, Network Security, and DevSecOps.
  • Implement and manage security solutions across various domains.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Challenge designs and provide pragmatic solutions.
  • Engage in vulnerability management and SIEM/SOC integration.

Key Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of IAM technologies (Azure AD, Okta, Ping).
  • Experience with Cloud Security tools (Prisma, Defender, Wiz, Lacework).
  • Familiarity with Vulnerability Management tools (Qualys, Tenable, Snyk).
  • Knowledge of SIEM/SOC integration (Splunk, Sentinel).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Problem-solving abilities with a hands-on mindset.
  • Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP preferred but not mandatory).
  • Prior experience with global banks or financial institutions.

Salary (Rate): £750 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Security Architect

London Central - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of at least 3 out of IAM, AppSec, Cloud, Network Security and DevSecOps.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

  • IAM: Azure AD, Okta, Ping
  • Cloud Security: Prisma, Defender, Wiz, Lacework
  • Vulnerability Management: Qualys, Tenable, Snyk
  • SIEM/SOC integration knowledge (Splunk, Sentinel):

Desirable:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to challenge designs and provide pragmatic solutions
  • Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
  • Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
  • Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
  • Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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