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Robert Half is supporting their client, a Global Consulting Firm, in recruiting anAzure Security Architectto partner with them and their end client on large-scale transformation projects within the security space to start at the beginning ofFebruary 2025 until the end of 2025 initial contract to help with a azure migration for a large global financial services organisation

Contract Assignment Details:

  • Start date:3rd February 2025
  • Contract Length:until end of December 2025 (just under 12 months)
  • Location: Primarily remote, with flexibility to be available for one or two days per month in the City of London.
  • Rate:Approximately £600-650 per day plus holiday pay (Employer's NI and taxdeducted at source (unlike umbrella companies, which deduct at source and charge admin fees))

The Azure Security Architect must have:

  • Extensive experience as a Security Architect in large-scale Financial Services organisations.
  • Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure architectures within Azure public cloud solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of securing Azure infrastructure, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection.
  • Comprehensive understanding of security architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF).
  • Hands-on experience with security tools and processes, such as SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response within Azure environments.
  • The ability to engage and communicate effectively with senior security stakeholders and technical security departments.
  • Capability to engage with finance stakeholders to analyse and map business needs and processes.
  • Experience in leading the development and implementation of business applications and financial solutions.
  • A solid understanding of security architecture reviews and ensuring these are embedded within:
  • Technology acquisition and delivery processes.
  • Software development lifecycles.
  • Architecture governance processes.
  • Familiarity with participating in Security Architecture Design Forums and Architecture Review Boards.

Please note:Financial and criminal checks will be conducted for successful candidates.

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