Security Architect

Project overview

Job Title: Security Architect

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Zero Trust Security Architect to lead the strategy, design, and implementation of enterprise-scale Zero Trust security programmes across Microsoft Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments.

Required Experience:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer

Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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• Define and own the enterprise Zero Trust security strategy and roadmap.
• Provide architectural leadership for cloud security transformation programmes across Azure and AWS.
• Act as the lead security authority for major technology initiatives and digital transformation projects.
• Advise executive leadership on cyber security risks, security investments, and architectural decisions.
• Drive adoption of industry-leading security frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Extensive experienceinInformation Security and Cyber Security.
• Strong experience in Security Architecture leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Zero Trust transformation programmes.
• Extensive experience securing Azure and AWS cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex security architecture programmes within large enterprises.
• Experience advising senior executives, architecture boards, and security governance forums.
• Strong experience managing security architecture teams and mentoring architects and engineers.

Project details

Coventry 3x a week onsite

Salary/Rate: Up to £545 Daily

Start Date: October/November start

Job Type: Initial 4 month contract Inside IR35

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading clients! They are currently looking for a skilled security architect to join their team for an initial four month contract

• Start: 04 November 2026
• Duration: 16
• Location: Coventry, UK, GB
• Rate: 63-68 EUR/h