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Security Architect

SmartSourcing Ltd
London, United Kingdom
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£540 pa

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£540 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
11 May 2026 (Today)
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SECURITY ARCHITECT - 6 MONTHS - RATE £540 PD OUTSIDE IR35 - MAINLY REMOTE WITH OCCASIONAL ON SITE IN LONDON / MANCHESTER FOR MEETINGS - VALID SC CLEARANCE

We are looking for an SC CLEARED Security Architect to work on a busy Government project on a Hybrid Basis

Experience Required

Proven experience as a Security Architect delivering into UK public sector environments.

Expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure and modern architectural patterns).

Ability to articulate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Experience with Terraform

Strong stakeholder management and supplier engagement capabilities

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