Security Architect

Rate:£600 per day Inside IR35

Contract Type:Contract (Enterprise-Level)

Duration:Initial 6 months, with possibility of extension

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with a strong background in financial services to join a leading organisation on an enterprise-level security project. This is a key role for an individual with 10+ years of experience in security architecture, specifically within the financial services sector, who has a proven ability to drive consistent security approaches and strategies across large organisations. You will be responsible for ensuring the security of enterprise IT systems, contributing to the design and implementation of security solutions that are both robust and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of security architecture solutions, ensuring alignment with business and technology requirements.
• Develop and enforce consistent security strategies and frameworks across the organisation.
• Work with cross-functional teams to integrate security processes into enterprise architecture and technology platforms.
• Conduct threat modelling to identify potential security risks and implement effective mitigations.
• Ensure adherence to security standards and best practices, including encryption, IAM, and SIEM.
• Support the adoption and implementation of security technologies including network security solutions (firewalls, IPS/IDS, web application firewalls, NAC, etc.).
• Drive pattern-based design initiatives, enabling assurance workflows (implementation experience in ServiceNow is an advantage).
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and deliver enterprise security roadmaps and strategy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security processes, ensuring the protection of sensitive financial data and systems.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Essential:10+ years’ experience in security architecture, with a proven track record in the financial services sector.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture methodologies (e.g., NATO Architecture Framework or similar).
• Applied knowledge and experience with threat modelling techniques.
• Expertise in general security practices such as encryption, IAM, SIEM, and supporting technologies.
• Extensive experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IPS/IDS, web application firewalls, NAC, etc.).
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, with the ability to develop and execute security roadmaps.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Exposure to and understanding of both existing and emerging technologies, along with processing environments in the financial services sector.
• ServiceNow experience is a plus.