Software Architect - Security Design

• Own and deliver secure solution designs aligned to architecture standards and reference models
• Define architecture patterns, design decisions, risks, and deviations
• Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects to ensure strategic alignment
• Provide technical assurance and consultancy to engineering teams
• Present designs and recommendations to design authorities and senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with security controls and manage risk remediation
• Promote strong documentation, governance, and peer review practices

Technologies:

• API
• BiZZdesign
• Confluence
• Firewall
• JIRA
• Security
• TOGAF
• UML
• Architect
• Azure
• Backend
• Cloud
• Databricks
• FastAPI
• Flask
• GitHub
• Support
• JavaScript
• Jenkins
• Linux
• Network
• Nginx
• PostgreSQL
• Python
• WAF
• Web, We are a leading financial services client with offices in Edinburgh, Sheffield, and Birmingham, offering a superb opportunity to join our team as a Security Design Engineer. This initial 9-month contract role involves shaping secure application architecture and influencing senior stakeholders, all while driving meaningful improvements across a critical enterprise security platform. You will work closely with an internally developed portal and join a team dedicated to delivering high-quality architectural solutions.

• Strong experience in software and solution architecture, including:
• System design and architecture patterns
• Data modelling and entity relationship design
• API design and system integration
• Broad IT background with the ability to engage confidently with non-security SMEs
• Experience across both operational and transformational security environments
• Proven delivery within large-scale IT transformation programmes
• Ability to represent security at technical and design authorities
• Experience with Check Point, Illumio, Fortinet, or similar firewall technologies
• Familiarity with architecture modelling tools (BizzDesign, Archi, UML or equivalent)
• Proficient in Jira for delivery tracking and Confluence for documentation
• Degree in cybersecurity, computer science, software engineering, or related field (preferred)
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification (preferred)
• SABSA or TOGAF certification (preferred)