Microsoft Security Architect

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Financial Services sector is seeking a skilled Security Architect for a 12-month contract. This role focuses on enhancing security capabilities through Microsoft solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 E5 Security tools and hold relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to shaping robust security frameworks and drive strategic initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security capabilities, particularly with Microsoft security solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of security capabilities focused on Microsoft solutions.
• Design and implement security reference architectures for development teams.

Skills

Microsoft Security Solutions

Governance

Security Architecture

Compliance Frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001)

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 E5 Security & Compliance

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Job description

Job Description

Security Architect – Microsoft Security

Security Architect – 12-Month Contract (Financial Services)

My client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking an experienced Security Architect for an initial 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop security capabilities, focusing on Microsoft security solutions, governance, and strategic usage.
• Facilitate high-level security discussions across the business, aligning technical capabilities with organisational priorities.
• Assess and advise on Microsoft licensing relevant to security technologies.
• Design and implement security reference architectures, reusable templates, and patterns to support development and platform teams.
• Ensure solutions align with industry standards and compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, particularly in cloud- environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 E5 Security & Compliance tools.
• Ability to evaluate and compare existing security products (e.g. Microsoft Defender vs. CrowdStrike).
• Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.