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: Oversee deep-dive technical root-cause analyses and provide technical direction during critical vulnerability remediations.

C-Suite & Stakeholder Advisory: Translate complex technical risks into clear, business-focused recommendations for non-technical senior executives and technology owners.

Team Leadership & Growth: Mentor and elevate a senior team of security architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical rigor and continuous innovation.

Essential Skills

8 + Years in Cybersecurity architecture in enterprise or regulated environments

Good working knowledge of AI/ML security, threat vectors, and risk frameworks.

Strong grounding in NIST, ISO 27001, cloud security, and cryptography.

Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, SABSA, or AWS/Azure Security.

Proven track record guiding technical teams and influencing senior stakeholders.

📃6 Months contract - Hybrid working 3 days in office (any office from the location below)

📍London, Birmingham or Sheffield (either location is fine)

💰£300 to £400 a day Inside IR35

If you want to move beyond standard operational security and build the architectural standards that safeguard AI adoption for a global market leader, apply directly to this advert or send your CV to (url removed).

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