Cyber Security Architect

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect (Contract)

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Duration: Initial 6 months (with potential extension)
Location: London (hybrid – minimum 2 days per week onsite, with occasional travel to other sites as required)
Overview
We are currently partnering with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced Cyber Security Architect on a contract basis. This role will play a key part in designing and delivering secure technology solutions across a range of programmes and projects.
Role Responsibilities
Collaborate with business, technical, operational, and third-party stakeholders to gather requirements and design secure solutions

Produce high-level and low-level architecture and design artefacts aligned to programme objectives

Provide technical leadership and guidance across the full secure development lifecycle, particularly within cloud and DevOps environments

Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions

Contribute to architecture governance, including participation in design authority and review boards

Support the development and evolution of security architecture frameworks, standards, and best practices

Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to embed “secure by design” principles across cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines

Assess existing environments and recommend improvements to enhance overall security posture

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational and industry security standards

Key Skills & Experience
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven experience producing architecture and design documentation

Deep understanding of cloud security, particularly within Microsoft Azure environments

Experience with secure DevOps practices and modern cloud-based architectures

Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/27002, NCSC guidance, Cyber Essentials, NIS/CAF)

Experience in application security, including threat modelling, security reviews, and penetration testing

Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF (or equivalent)

Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Security Engineer/Architect) highly desirable

Desirable
Exposure to Operational Technology (OT) environments or critical infrastructure sectors

Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact programmes within a complex and evolving technology landscape. xwzovoh The role offers a hybrid working model with a London base and flexibility for the right candidate.