Salesforce Security Architect

Title: Salesforce Security Architect

Location: London | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)

Contract: 6 Months (Possibility to Extend)

Day Rate: Up to £400 PAYE (Negotiable)

Start: ASAP

Our client is seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Architect to support the delivery of secure Salesforce solutions within a regulated environment. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Salesforce security architecture, governance, and compliance. The successful candidate will work across project-based engagements to help ensure Salesforce platforms remain secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

* Define and review Salesforce security architecture and access models.

* Design and validate profiles, permission sets, sharing rules and role hierarchies.

* Advise on authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and integration security.

* Ensure data protection through Salesforce native security capabilities.

* Review solution designs, integrations and platform configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.

* Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.

* Provide clear security guidance and best practice recommendations to Salesforce delivery teams.

* Conduct architecture reviews and provide security design advisory support across Salesforce initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

* Minimum 10 years Experience

* Strong experience with the Salesforce security model and platform governance.

* Hands-on knowledge of Salesforce Shield, encryption and field-level security.

* Experience securing Salesforce integrations and APIs.

* Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.

* Ability to work independently while providing pragmatic security guidance.

* Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

* Salesforce Architect or Security-related certifications are desirable.

* Previous experience within Financial Services or the Public Sector would be advantageous