Microsoft Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Financial Services sector is seeking a talented Security Architect for a 12-month contract. This role involves leading the development of security capabilities with a focus on Microsoft solutions, ensuring compliance with industry standards like CIS and ISO 27001. You will design security architectures, facilitate discussions across the business, and collaborate closely with the Security Operations Centre. If you have hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Security tools and hold certifications like CISSP or CISM, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Lead security capabilities focusing on Microsoft solutions and governance.
• Professional certifications like CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architectures to support development teams.
• Facilitate high-level security discussions aligning with business priorities.

Skills

Microsoft Security Solutions

Governance

Security Architecture Design

Cloud-Native Security Standards

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365 E5 Security & Compliance

Microsoft Defender

CrowdStrike

Job description

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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-native 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.