Senior Security Architect

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Security Architect on a contract basis. The position will be based in Liverpool. For further information about this position please apply.

Senior Security Architect

Contract: 6-Month (ASAP start date)

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Security Architect to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and compliant architecture across infrastructure and IAM domains. This role is central to shaping the organisation's security strategy, supporting cloud migration, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security and IAM architecture roadmaps.
• Design secure infrastructure solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC1, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to embed security into infrastructure and application design.
• Create and maintain architectural artefacts, patterns, and governance documentation.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance across teams.
• Support delivery teams in implementing secure, resilient, and scalable solutions.

Essential Criteria

• 5+ years in a Security Architect role within complex environments.
• Strong experience in infrastructure security and IAM design.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Zero Trust, SIEMs, PKI, SSO, MFA, and encryption.
• Familiarity with legacy system integration and cloud migration.
• Experience with regulatory standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SOC1, DPA).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, GIAC) preferred.

Please click here to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

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