Security Architect

Cybersecurity Architect (AI and emerging technologies)

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Hybrid (3 days/week in London, Birmingham, or Sheffield)

£300 to £400 a day Inside IR35

A well-established, top-tier firm is looking for an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to lead a crucial AI and digital platform initiative. In this highly visible role, you will act as both a strategic architecture leader and a technical authority-bridging the gap between traditional enterprise risk frameworks and the rapid deployment of GenAI, machine learning models, and hybrid cloud ecosystems.

You will be responsible for the following

• Drive AI Security Strategy: Champion the definition and deployment of security controls, frameworks, and guardrails for artificial intelligence applications across global operations.
• Architect Scalable Defense: Lead the architectural design across cloud (AWS/Azure), hybrid, and on-premises environments, aligning controls with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and enterprise risk appetite.
• Technical Engineering & Automation: Guide cross-functional engineering teams in embedding secure-by-design principles across IAM, network defense, endpoint security, and automated pipelines.
• Incidents & Threat Intelligence: Overse...