Security Architect - AWS

Security Architect - AWS - Active Security Clearance Required 9 month contract + Inside IR35: £600 - £650 p/d Hybrid - 1x a month in London We're looking for a Security Architect with strong technical instincts and a proactive mindset to help shape secure solutions across digital services. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you'll provide practical security guidance, contribute to the design of secure systems, and help ensure that risks are appropriately identified, communicated, and mitigated. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to deepen their skillset within a high-profile, public sector programme. What You'll Be Doing Designing secure system architectures that balance business objectives with risk Advising delivery teams on security best practice throughout the development lifecycle Supporting the development of reusable security architecture patterns Reviewing technical solutions and offering constructive security input Communicating risk and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhat We're Looking For Experience applying structured analysis to solve real-world security challenges Understanding of key security concepts, technologies, and architecture principles Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and confidently to varied audiences Knowledge of risk methodologies and how to apply them proportionately Comfortable working collaboratively across delivery teams and stakeholders Familiarity with designing or reviewing solutions for cloud, legacy, or hybrid environmentsNice to have Understanding of Home Office or central government security processes Knowledge of secure cloud platforms, landing zones, guardrails or core cloud services Experience with Terraform, Kubernetes, container security or automated security controls