Security Architect

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

Job summary

A software engineering organization is looking for a Security Architect with strong Azure skills. This role involves shaping the security of the Azure environment, collaborating with various teams, and implementing best practices in security frameworks. The position offers competitive salary and benefits while promoting a hybrid work model.

Benefits

10% Annual Bonus

10% Company Pension

Private Health and Dental Care

Qualifications

• Experience implementing secure Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Knowledge in compliance efforts such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR.
• Ability to partner with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Security frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, NIST, CIS)

Azure AD

DevSecOps practices

Risk assessments

Threat modeling

Education

Solid knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF)

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security Center

Azure Key Vault

Sentinel

Job description

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Security Architect 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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