Security Architect

Security Architect 9 Month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid (London) We are looking for a Security Architect to join one of our Central Government client's to improve the security of their platforms and services. Role Responsibilities: Design and improve platform security Develop security policies and recommend improvements after incidents Champion risk-based, outcome-driven security architecture Promote best practices for secure, resilient solutions Facilitate team meetings and incident reviews Manage team processes and communicate risks to management Foster positive communication within and across teams Build relationships with security teams across government Coach colleagues on security practicesIdeal Candidate: Deep expertise in security technologies and systems Experience designing security for complex enterprise solutions in AWS Knowledge of network protection (firewalls, gateways, antivirus) Strong background in authentication/authorisation (SAML, AD, LDAP, OIDC, OAuth) Proficiency with cryptographic frameworks (PKI, digital signatures, TLS/mTLS) Ability to conduct threat modeling and identify security requirements Experience with container security (EKS, Kubernetes RBAC) Familiarity with DLP solutions Understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, NCSC, OWASP) Experience with SIEM tools and threat detection systems