Azure Security Architect (6-month Contract)

My client are urgently looking for a Security Architect for a fully remote 6 month contract (Outside IR35).

The Security Architect plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security frameworks and solutions within our professional services business. This role ensures that all projects and services adhere to the highest security standards, effectively balancing business objectives with risk mitigation strategies. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to define security requirements, advise on best practices, and support leadership in managing security-related challenges, compliance requirements, and emerging threats.

What You’ll Be Doing

Leading the design and delivery of Azure security architectures for enterprise customers.

Translating requirements, leading impact assessments, generating actionable mitigations and advising on implementation.

What You’ll Bring

Strong background in Azure security engineering/architecture, ideally in a consulting or professional services capacity.

Practical knowledge of cloud security frameworks such as CAF, Well-Architected, CIS, NIST etc.

Hands-on experience securing and operating solutions deployed to Azure.

Confident communicator with the ability to engage technical teams and senior stakeholders alike.

Industry certifications (e.g. SC-100, AZ-500, SC-300. SC-401) would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Domain Knowledge.

Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure architectures, with a deep understanding of industry-standard frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.

Knowledge of threat modelling, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies tailored to various technical and business environments.

Stay updated on emerging security threats, technologies, and regulatory requirements, ensuring proactive risk management.

Security Architecture Vision.

Develop and communicate a clear vision for security architecture that aligns with organisational goals and industry standards.

Continuously refine the vision to address evolving threats, business objectives, and regulatory changes.

Project Delivery

Work with delivery managers and project teams to ensure security requirements are identified, scoped, and integrated into project plans.

Conduct security assessments throughout the project lifecycle, from design to implementation, to validate alignment with security objectives.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, clients, auditors, and regulators, to ensure alignment of security practices.

Act as the primary escalation point for critical security issues and incidents.

Documentation

Lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive security documentation, including impact assessments, mitigations, and architectural diagrams.

Ensure clarity and accessibility of security documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.

If this sounds like you and you're immediately available for a fully remote opportunity then please apply and I'll be in touch with suitable candidates.