Security Architect - Consultancy

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 92,250; Part time

Job summary

A specialist IT consultancy is seeking a Security Architect for a fully remote, 3-month contract. The successful candidate will lead the definition of security architecture and ensure security requirements are integrated into delivery processes. Applicants should have strong cloud security knowledge, experience with security frameworks, and active SC Clearance. This position offers a competitive day rate of £500, aimed at enhancing clients' security posture while leveraging modern technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Security Architect in complex technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security including identity and network security.
• Active SC Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Define and refine security architecture for platforms and services.
• Ensure security requirements are embedded in delivery cycles.
• Produce and maintain security architecture documentation.

Skills

Cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP)

Stakeholder engagement

Agile/Scrum environments

Job description

Are you ready to take on your next challenge in cybersecurity and make an immediate impact?

Join a specialist IT and cybersecurity consultancy as a Security Architect on a 3-month, fully remote contract (Outside IR35), where you will support organizations in strengthening their security posture and aligning technology with business objectives. Led by experienced industry professionals with decades of expertise across IT and information security, the organization delivers trusted advisory services, practical insights, and hands‑on support to help clients navigate the evolving challenges of today’s data‑driven economy and drive innovation with confidence.

Step into this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise where it matters most, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and refinement of security architecture for new and existing platforms and services.
• Participate in scoping and planning upcoming work, ensuring security requirements are embedded early in delivery cycles.
• Work closely with solution and technical architects to design secure systems and review architectural decisions.
• Produce and maintain security architecture documentation, including threat models, risk assessments, and security patterns.
• Take accountability for ensuring security controls meet organisational, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Conduct security spikes and technical investigations into emerging threats, tools, and best practices.
• Review designs and implementations to ensure compliance with security principles and policies.
• Support incident response, vulnerability management, and remediation activities where required.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to delivery teams on security best practices and secure development approaches.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Security Architect within complex technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including identity, network security, and platform controls.
• Active SC Clearance.
• Experience with security frameworks and standards (eg NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, OWASP).
• Hands‑on understanding of modern application architectures (microservices, APIs, event‑driven systems).
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, able to communicate security concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to balance risk, usability, and delivery speed in real‑world environments.

Contract Details

• Duration: 3 months
• Location: Fully Remote
• Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary

• Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35)