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