Security Architect

WRK DIGITAL; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking an experienced Security Architect for a contract role focusing on designing and maintaining security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and data platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security standards and will work closely with engineering and IT teams to ensure compliance. This position offers a day rate of £600 and is remote first with offices in Leeds and London.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of security standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Experience in designing security controls and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain security architecture across various platforms.
• Develop security standards and reference architectures.
• Conduct risk assessments and security architecture reviews.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Threat modeling

Risk assessments

IAM (Identity and Access Management)

Cloud security

Tools

Security technologies

Job description

Job Title : Security Architect

Location : Remote First (Leeds & London Offices)

Contract Type : Inside IR35

Duration : 3 months

Day Rate : £600 per day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join one of our favourite clients on a contract basis. This role will focus on designing and maintaining enterprise security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and data platforms. You will work closely with engineering, IT, and DevOps teams to embed security into system design and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise security architecture across infrastructure, cloud, applications, and data platforms.
• Develop security standards, patterns, and reference architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Conduct threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews.
• Define and implement security controls (IAM, network security, encryption, monitoring, endpoint protection).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security into SDLC.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies, tools, and vendors.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DS...