Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software engineering organization is seeking a Security Architect to oversee the Azure security posture. This role involves designing secure cloud solutions, enforcing security best practices, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Successful candidates will collaborate closely with various teams to maintain a secure environment and may expect competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus

10% Company Pension

Private Health and Dental Care

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Azure security architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Proven ability to implement security policies and frameworks.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001 and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures.
• Define security best practices and policies.
• Perform security reviews and risk assessments.

Skills

Azure

Security Best Practices

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessments

Zero Trust

Compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR)

Education

Experience in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security Center

Azure AD

Azure Key Vault

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 will pay an annual salary up to £100,000, a 10% Annual Bonus, 10% Company Pension, Private Health and Dental Care and lots more!. Working to a hybrid model, the team go on-site 2 days a week for some collaboration within their Central London hub.

Responsibilities:

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

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