Security Architect

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

Job summary

A leading Software Engineering organization is seeking a Security Architect with strong Azure skills to shape the security posture of their cloud environments. This role involves collaboration across teams to design secure architectures, ensure compliance, and implement security best practices, all while working in a hybrid model.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

10% company pension

Private health and dental care

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Azure and security practices required.
• Experience in compliance-related frameworks is essential.
• Must possess knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Azure

Security best practices

Threat modeling

Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Azure Security Center

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

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 a 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 many more benefits. The team works on a hybrid model, going on-site 2 days a week at 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 solutions are developed and managed according to 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).
• Possess 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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