Cyber Security Solution Architect

Job Description: Cyber Security Solution Architect Location: Reading - Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) Contract Length: Initial 6 months Rate: (Inside IR35) Start Date: Immediate Are you a Security Architect with expertise across Incident and Vulnerability Management, M365 Security, and OT/IoT environments? We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to drive critical security initiatives within a major UK infrastructure transformation programme. In this role, you will lead the security architecture for key projects, designing high-level and low-level frameworks, collaborating with the SOC, and working alongside Enterprise Architecture and vendor teams to protect critical operational systems. Key Responsibilities: Architecture and Design: Design high-level security, infrastructure, and application architecture aligned with Enterprise Architecture and governance frameworks. Vulnerability and Incident Management: Support the development of Target Operating Models (TOM) for

Vulnerability Management and optimise SOC monitoring and response capabilities. Delivery and Assurance: Collaborate with product delivery teams, review low-level design patterns, and assure implementation through service transition. Key Requirements: Proven track record as a Solution Architect on large-scale Cyber Security programmes. Deep hands-on experience with the M365 Security Stack (Defender, DLP, Azure Sentinel) and Cloud Security (AWS/Azure). Solid knowledge of Tenable, Claroty, and SIEM upgrades. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks including NIST, CIS, Cyber Essentials, and UK DPA/GDPR. Desirable Skills: Experience deploying Sentinel One on legacy operating systems. Direct experience implementing Tenable agents or MDR services. TOGAF, CISSP, or Azure Solutions Architect certifications. £680.00 / day Talent International UK and it’s subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the TandC’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at talentinternational.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ