Security Architect

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

Job summary

A leading Software Engineering organisation in InsureTech seeks a Security Architect to enhance their Azure environment's security. This critical role will engage in defining security frameworks, compliance efforts, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement secure cloud solutions. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including an annual bonus, pension, and private health care, with a hybrid working model based in Central London.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

10% company pension

Private health and dental care

Qualifications

• Experience in designing secure Azure architectures.
• Familiarity with security frameworks like Zero Trust, NIST, CIS.
• Background in compliance requirements like ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure Azure architectures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Define and enforce security best practices and frameworks.
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments for cloud solutions.

Skills

Azure

Security Architecture

DevSecOps

Identity and Access Management

Tools

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Azure Security Center

Azure AD

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 more. The role follows a hybrid model with 2 days per week on-site at their Central London hub.

Responsibilities:

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

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