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SC Cleared Microsoft Security Architect

Contract: 12 months

Remote

£625/day Inside IR35

SC Clearance | UK National (no dual nationality)

We're hiring a Microsoft Security Architect with strong expertise in Azure to lead security across major obsolescence and transformation programmes-modernising, migrating, and retiring legacy systems securely.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide hands-on oversight of legacy → cloud/hybrid transitions

* Conduct risk assessments, threat modelling, and define remediation strategies

* Deliver secure-by-design Azure solutions (identity, network, data protection)

* Oversee implementation of core security controls (IAM, SIEM, encryption, etc.)

* Support governance, assurance, and compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)

Key Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Security Architect in complex transformation environments

* Strong Azure security and cloud migration experience

* Identity & Access Management / Zero Trust

* Network and application security

* Information Assurance & risk management

* Background in defence or highly regulated environments

* Ability to operate across multiple projects at pace

Further information available upon application.

Please contact (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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