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# senior security architect.

- **Company:** Randstad UK
- **Location:** Sheffield, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £169,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Leak Prevention, Identity and Access Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, Containerization, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.randstad.co.uk/jobs/senior-security-architect_city-of-london_47236507/

## About the Role

* Certifications (1+ required): CISSP, CCSP, SC-100, SABSA, NIST, or ISACA (CISM/CISA).
 * Proven Track Record: SFIA Level 5 expertise in Enterprise Architecture, Information Assurance, and Solution Architecture.
 * Tech Stack: Hands-on experience securing multi-cloud platforms, containerization, and complex integration architectures.
 * Stakeholder Impact: Strong ability to advise C-Suite leaders, mentor engineers, and manage third-party suppliers.

## Description

* Architecture & Standards: Design and implement enterprise security architectures, patterns, and policies across hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Salesforce).
 * Zero Trust & Defense: Lead initiatives in Zero Trust Architecture, DevSecOps, IAM, Data Loss Prevention, and Threat Modelling.
 * Risk & Compliance: Direct risk assessments, security audits, and systems accreditation in line with HMG Security Policy Frameworks and ISO standards.
 * Technical Leadership: Represent Information Security in Technical Design Authorities (TDAs) and provide 3rd/4th line escalation support.


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