Security Architect

Spencer Scott - Technology Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Security Architect to join a software engineering organization focused on InsureTech solutions. This role involves shaping the security posture of Azure environments, collaborating with multiple teams to ensure compliance and best practices. The position offers a competitive salary up to £100,000, along with a 10% annual bonus and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus

10% Company Pension

Private Health and Dental Care

Qualifications

• Experience in designing secure Azure architectures.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, NIST).
• Experience with compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Define and enforce security best practices and policies.
• Partner with teams to ensure solutions meet compliance standards.

Skills

Azure

Security Best Practices

Threat Modeling

Risk Assessments

Identity and Access Management

DevSecOps

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security Center

Key Vault

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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.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity and would like to find out more information, please click the apply button and a Spencer Scott Associate will be in touch.

Spencer Scott Ltd is an equal opportunity Recruitment Agency, which means we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create inclusive working environments for all our clients.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Finance, and Engineering

• Industries

  Insurance, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

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