Security Architect
Experis
Croydon, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Temporary contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
EnglishJob location
Croydon, United Kingdom
Tech stack
API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
User Authentication
Azure
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Data Security
DevOps
Identity and Access Management
Key Management
Network Security
Security Information and Event Management
Data Logging
Software Security
Togaf
SC Clearance
Kubernetes
Job description
As a Security Architect, you will:
- Design and implement secure architectures across applications, platforms, and infrastructure
- Define and apply security architecture patterns, including Zero Trust and defence-in-depth strategies
- Lead security design for cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
- Architect and govern identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorisation, and privileged access
- Design secure network architectures covering encryption, key management, and secure connectivity
- Embed application security principles, including secure APIs, data protection, and threat modelling
- Ensure systems are designed for security resilience, availability, and risk mitigation
- Collaborate with engineering, platform, and delivery teams to embed security across the lifecycle
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Security Architect in complex environments
- Strong expertise in secure architecture design across enterprise systems
- Solid understanding of Zero Trust, defence-in-depth, and modern security patterns
- Hands-on experience designing security for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and/or GCP)
- Deep knowledge of IAM, authentication, authorisation, and privileged access management
- Strong background in network security, encryption, and key management
- Experience with application security, including threat modelling and secure data flows
- Ability to design systems with security resilience built in
- Active SC Clearance, * Hands-on experience with cloud security tooling (e.g. AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Sentinel)
- Experience securing containers and Kubernetes (image scanning, runtime protection, policy enforcement)
- Exposure to regulated or highly secure enterprise environments
- Security or architecture certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Security Specialty
- Familiarity with SIEM, security monitoring, logging, and observability tools
- Experience embedding security controls into DevOps and SRE practices