Security Architect: Contract £800 p/d (Investment Banking)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is looking for an experienced Security Architect to join its Cyber Security team. The role involves designing secure architectures across various environments, defining security standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong expertise in security principles and risk assessment. This position offers a competitive up to £800 p/d rate with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining secure architectures across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Proficiency in defining security standards and conducting security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Define security principles, standards, and reference architectures.
• Review technical designs for security compliance and risk.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure architecture and governance.

Skills

Designing secure architectures

Conducting risk assessments

Collaborating with cross-functional teams

Evaluating emerging technologies

Job description

Overview

Job title: Security Architect

Client: Investment Bank

Rate: Up to £800 p/d (inside IR35)

Duration: 6 month rolling

Location: London / Hybrid

My client are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join their Cyber Security team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This role involves defining security standards, conducting risk assessments, evaluating emerging technologies, and ensuring secure design practices are embedded across the organization. The role requires close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and DevSecOps teams, providing expert guidance to uphold a strong security posture and support strategic business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Define security principles, standards, and reference architectures.
• Review technical designs for security compliance and risk.
• Establish secure-by-design guidelines and support DevSecOps practices.
• Evaluate new technologies and lead security tool POCs and integrations.
• Perform threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on secure architecture and governance.
• Provide security expertise, training, and mentorship to technical teams.
• Support security monitoring and control effectiveness initiatives.
• Ensure flexible availability between 7am–7pm on business days.

If you are interested in the Security Engineer role, please apply directly or email [e-mail] for more info.