Security Architect (Contract)

Searchability; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability is seeking a Security Architect to develop and assure security architectures for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure in London. The role is a 12-month contract with a day rate up to £1,000 on DoE, largely on-site (4-5 days per week).

You will translate security requirements into practical designs, assess cloud and network designs, define IAM approaches and embed security across the delivery lifecycle. Experience with eDV and secure by design principles is desirable.

Qualifications

• Senior-level cloud security architecture experience (SFIA 5/6 or equivalent).
• Strong network security architecture knowledge.
• IAM/RBAC and privileged access expertise.
• Experience designing, assuring security controls in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assure security architecture for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
• Translate security requirements into practical designs, controls and implementation guidance.
• Assess cloud and network designs, identify risks and control gaps, define IAM approaches.
• Lead or assure security testing, review findings and advise on remediation.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Network security

IAM / RBAC

Security testing leadership

Documentation & stakeholder mgmt

Job description

Security Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – London, UK

• London based role, 4-5 days per week onsite
• 12-month contract engagement
• Day rate up to £1,000 DoE
• Active eDV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is delivering a complex, security-sensitive cloud programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an opportunity to shape and assure critical security architecture while working alongside experienced engineering, architecture and testing teams.

THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

You will develop and assure security architecture for solutions hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will translate security requirements into practical designs, controls and implementation guidance.

Your responsibilities will include assessing cloud and network designs, identifying security risks and control gaps, defining identity and access management approaches, and embedding security throughout the delivery lifecycle. You may also lead or assure security testing, review findings, and advise on remediation and risk treatment.

SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Senior-level cloud security architecture experience, aligned with SFIA Level 5 or 6, or equivalent
• Strong network security architecture knowledge
• Identity and access management expertise, including RBAC and privileged access
• Experience designing and assuring security controls in complex, security-sensitive environments
• Ability to define, lead or assure security testing activities
• Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure security or architecture experience
• Knowledge of UK government Secure by Design principles and processes
• Experience within government, defence, national security or similarly regulated environments
• Relevant cloud or cyber security architecture certifications

KEY SKILLS

Security Architect, Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, OCI, Network Security, IAM, RBAC, Privileged Access, Security Testing, Secure by Design, eDV, SFIA Level 5, SFIA Level 6, NSD