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Security Architect

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 100 /hour

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Network Security Cloud Security Splunk Stakeholder Management Azure Recruitment

Job Specifications

Security Architect

London Central - Hybrid, 3 days on site

Contract - £700 - £750 per day (inside)

Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect who will join the security team of a major organisation. You will have strong knowledge of at least 3 out of IAM, AppSec, Cloud, Network Security and DevSecOps.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

IAM: Azure AD, Okta, Ping
Cloud Security: Prisma, Defender, Wiz, Lacework
Vulnerability Management: Qualys, Tenable, Snyk
SIEM / SOC integration knowledge (Splunk, Sentinel)

Desirable:

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to challenge designs and provide pragmatic solutions
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Problem-solver with a hands-on mindset
Prior experience working with global banks or financial institutions
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP - preferred but not mandatory)

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