Security Architect

Interim Security Architect - Financial Services

Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for an experienced Security Architect to become an associate for the consulting firm on a large-scale cybersecurity programme for a major financial services organisation. The focus is on firewall governance, network segmentation, and architectural assurance across multiple security domains.

Key Details:

• Start:ASAP (c.2 week lead time for onboarding and paperwork)
• Location:Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in City of London
• Duration:Initial 6-month contract, strong likelihood of extension
• Rate:£600/day viaPAYE(PLUS 12.07% holiday pay)(PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)

Requirements:

• Proven experience insecurity architecture reviewsand embedding security into technical solution design
• Strong expertise infirewall rule set reviews, including standard, next-gen, and virtualised platforms
• Ability to design and managesecure connectivity and segmentation patternsaligned with policy
• Experience validating firewall rules against approved zoning and segmentation models
• Able to lead small teams, oversee analyst output, and provide technical assurance to stakeholders
• Comfortable working across cyber functions tooperationalise security processes and controls
• Experience inlegacy system analysis, identifying architectural risks and proposing improvements
• Ability to create and deliverknowledge transfer materialand process documentation
• Must have experience working in financial services, ideally within banking

Additional Info:

• Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification.

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