Security Architect
Posted Today by Square One Resources
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Technology Security Architect role in London involves supporting a key transition programme by developing and implementing security policies and procedures. The position requires a hands-on approach, balancing practical execution with strategic oversight. The ideal candidate will engage with stakeholders to ensure security requirements are met during the transition phase. This role is essential for ensuring the long-term sustainability of security practices within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and recommend security policies, standards, and procedures
- Shape security requirements and contribute to the delivery roadmap
- Work closely with stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment with outsourcing requirements
- Support the security workstream through a critical transition phase
- Ensure long-term sustainability of security practices and controls
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in a hands-on Security Architect role
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, policies, and governance
- Experience working in environments involving outsourcing or third-party partners
- Technical expertise with Splunk and CrowdStrike (essential)
- Ability to balance detail-oriented delivery with broader architectural thinking
- Experience within the legal sector (essential)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Technology Security Architect
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working)
Duration: Six Months
Start Date: Immediately
IR35: Outside
We are seeking a hands-on Technology Security Architect to support a key transition programme, helping to shape and deliver a robust security workstream for long-term sustainability. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working at both a practical and strategic level—getting into the detail while contributing to the bigger picture.
The Role
You will play a critical role in defining, developing, and implementing security policies, procedures, and best practices during a transition phase. This is not a purely strategic position—we are looking for a “doer” who can actively engage with the detail, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure security requirements are clearly defined and delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and recommend security policies, standards, and procedures
- Shape security requirements and contribute to the delivery roadmap
- Work closely with stakeholders and partners to ensure alignment with outsourcing requirements
- Support the security workstream through a critical transition phase
- Ensure long-term sustainability of security practices and controls
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in a hands-on Security Architect role
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks, policies, and governance
- Experience working in environments involving outsourcing or third-party partners
- Technical expertise with Splunk and CrowdStrike (essential)
- Ability to balance detail-oriented delivery with broader architectural thinking
- Experience within the legal sector (essential)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.