Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Software Engineering organisation seeks a skilled Security Architect with strong Azure skills to enhance their InsureTech solutions. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement secure architectures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and best practices. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £100,000, alongside attractive bonuses and benefits, in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

10% company pension

Private health care

Dental care

Qualifications

• Experience in designing secure Azure architectures.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
• Experience with compliance efforts (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Define and enforce security best practices, frameworks, and policies.
• Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews.

Skills

Cloud Security

Azure Security

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessment

Identity and Access Management

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security Center

Azure AD

Job description

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Security Architects with strong Azure skills are wanted by a Software Engineering organisation that develops a wide range of market-leading InsureTech solutions.

As Security Architect, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and maintaining the security posture of the Azure environment. You’ll collaborate with engineering, DevOps, compliance, and leadership teams to architect secure cloud solutions that align with business goals and regulatory requirements.

This Security Architect opportunity offers an annual salary up to £100,000, a 10% annual bonus, 10% company pension, private health and dental care, and more! The team works on a hybrid model, going on-site 2 days a week at their Central London hub.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement secure Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
2. Define and enforce security best practices, frameworks, and policies (e.g., Zero Trust, NIST, CIS).
3. Perform threat modeling, risk assessments, and security reviews for cloud solutions.
4. Implement and manage tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Security Center, and Key Vault.
5. Partner with architects and engineers within infrastructure, network, application, and business teams to ensure solutions are developed and managed according to GCIS policies and standards.
6. Advise on identity and access management using Azure AD, RBAC, and conditional access.
7. Support compliance efforts (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
8. Have solid knowledge and experience in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
9. Work closely with cross-functional teams to embed security into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.

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