Senior Security Solution Architect – App & Network Security

Talent Smart; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Security Solution Designer in Sheffield. This role focuses on owning and producing reference architecture for secure application and network security. The ideal candidate will blend application architecture and network security expertise, particularly in the financial sector. Strong communication skills and the ability to present designs at a senior level are essential. This position requires someone to be on-site up to three days a week, with an inside IR35 contract.

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in application architecture standards and designs.
• Solid understanding of network architecture and security is essential.
• Experience in producing high-quality architecture documentation is required.
• Financial services experience, particularly in regulated environments, is ideal.
• Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Produce reference architecture for application and network security.
• Ensure solutions are secure and compliant from design to delivery.
• Present designs and provide technical leadership across multiple programs.

Skills

Application architecture background

Software development understanding

Network security architecture experience

Financial services knowledge

High-quality architecture documentation production

Communication and stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of security frameworks

Experience in threat modelling

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar

Tools

BizzDesign

Archi

UML

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Security Solution Designer in Sheffield. This role focuses on owning and producing reference architecture for secure application and network security. The ideal candidate will blend application architecture and network security expertise, particularly in the financial sector. Strong communication skills and the ability to present designs at a senior level are essential. This position requires someone to be on-site up to three days a week, with an inside IR35 contract.