Azure Security Architect: Zero Trust & SASE Leader

Precise Placements Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Placements Ltd seeks a Security Architect to own and evolve the enterprise security architecture strategy across cloud, on‑premises and hybrid environments. You will align security standards with ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR while collaborating with CTO, CISO and senior stakeholders.

You will design security solutions for Azure and hybrid networks, lead Zero Trust/SASE initiatives, and embed security into new products and projects, influencing vendors and architectural direction.

Qualifications

• Proven Security Architect experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Strong track record designing enterprise security across Azure, cloud, on-premises and hybrid.
• Practical knowledge of Zero Trust and SASE architectures.
• Experience with IAM, Firewalls, NAC and network segmentation.
• Azure networking expertise including VNETs, VNET peering and VNET gateways.
• Experience turning security strategy into implementable designs and roadmaps.
• Solid understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and data residency requirements.
• Ability to produce architectural documentation, standards and non-functional designs.
• Confident presenting to CTO/CISO and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise security architecture strategy, vision and roadmap.
• Design security solutions across Azure, on-premises, hybrid and networks.
• Develop and maintain security standards, patterns and high-level designs.
• Lead the architectural approach to Zero Trust and SASE.
• Embed security into new products and technology projects.
• Evaluate technology vendors and recommend security solutions.
• Advise on IAM, network segmentation, encryption and data residency.
• Support Architecture Review Boards and design authorities.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls.
• Influence secure adoption of AI and ML technologies.
• Advise senior stakeholders as a trusted security adviser.

Skills

Azure

Zero Trust

SASE

ZTNA

CASB

Identity and Access Management

Firewalls

NAC

VNETs/VNET peering

ISO 27001/NIST/GDPR

Security architecture docs

AI security considerations

Tools

Zscaler

Palo Alto Prisma

Job description

Precise Placements Ltd seeks a Security Architect to own and evolve the enterprise security architecture strategy across cloud, on‑premises and hybrid environments. You will align security standards with ISO 27001, NIST and GDPR while collaborating with CTO, CISO and senior stakeholders.

You will design security solutions for Azure and hybrid networks, lead Zero Trust/SASE initiatives, and embed security into new products and projects, influencing vendors and architectural direction.