Cyber Security Architect

DGH Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DGH Recruitment is seeking a Cyber Security Architect in Birmingham on a 12-month contract to lead security architecture across a major transformation programme. You will assess architectures, embed security requirements and guide secure delivery from design through to procurement.

You will apply threat modelling, risk assessments and industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST) while collaborating with IAM, GRC and infrastructure teams to ensure secure operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Security Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Security Consultant or similar.
• Strong experience supporting technology transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of IAM, network and endpoint security, cloud security, data protection and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and technical design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Security Architect for new technology projects, assessing solution architectures and technical designs.
• Define and embed security requirements across applications, Azure and cloud services, infrastructure, SaaS, AI and third-party solutions.
• Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and design reviews, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Work with project teams, architects and suppliers to ensure security controls are incorporated throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support architecture governance, including Architecture Review Board and Design Review Board activities.
• Review third-party solutions and provide security guidance during procurement and onboarding.
• Ensure solutions align with security policies, ISO 27001, NIST and client security requirements.
• Develop security architecture patterns, standards and design guidance.
• Provide security consultancy to business and IT stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, GRC, IAM and Infrastructure teams to ensure new services can be securely managed and supported.

Skills

Security Architect

Transformation Projects

Azure Entra ID

IAM & Cloud Security

Threat Modelling

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Job description

Cyber Security Architect - 12 Month Contract - Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Cyber Security Architect to join our Birmingham-based global law firm on a 12-month contract.

The role will support a major transformation programme, ensuring new technology solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with cyber security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Security Architect for new technology projects, assessing solution architectures and technical designs.
• Define and embed security requirements across applications, Azure and cloud services, infrastructure, SaaS, AI and third-party solutions.
• Conduct threat modelling, security risk assessments and design reviews, identifying risks and appropriate mitigations.
• Work with project teams, architects and suppliers to ensure security controls are incorporated throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Support architecture governance, including Architecture Review Board and Design Review Board activities.
• Review third-party solutions and provide security guidance during procurement and onboarding.
• Ensure solutions align with security policies, ISO 27001, NIST and client security requirements.
• Develop security architecture patterns, standards and design guidance.
• Provide security consultancy to business and IT stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, GRC, IAM and Infrastructure teams to ensure new services can be securely managed and supported.

Key Experience

• Experience as a Security Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Security Consultant or similar.
• Strong experience supporting technology projects and transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Knowledge of IAM, network and endpoint security, cloud security, data protection and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience conducting threat modelling, security risk assessments and technical design reviews.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical technical solutions.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and SaaS providers.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Cyber Security Architect - 12 Month Contract - Birmingham