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# Security Architect

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Systems Development Life Cycle, Security Information and Event Management, Google Cloud
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/security-architect/anson-mccade-job107842783

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience within Security Architecture or Cyber Security Consulting
 * Strong understanding of security governance, risk and compliance frameworks
 * Experience designing and reviewing secure cloud architectures
 * Knowledge of AWS, Azure and/or GCP security services
 * Experience conducting threat modelling and risk assessments
 * Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
 * Experience working with enterprise security technologies and controls
 * Ability to balance strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on security activities
 * Experience supporting security programmes in complex enterprise environments

Desirable Experience for a Security Architect

 * ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIS/NIS2 or DORA
 * Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), OT or IIoT security experience
 * Security assurance, audit or compliance programmes
 * Pre-sales, bid support or consulting engagements
 * Security architecture reviews across large-scale transformation programmes

Certifications Required for a Security Architect

One or more of the following certifications is required:

 * CISSP
 * CISM
 * CRISC
 * CISA

## Description

You'll play a key role in helping organisations design secure architectures, strengthen cyber resilience and navigate evolving regulatory and security requirements.
What We Can Offer You as a Security Architect

 * Long-term contract programme with extension potential
 * Exposure to enterprise-scale security transformation projects
 * Opportunity to work with global clients across multiple sectors
 * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
 * Access to cutting-edge cloud and cyber security technologies
 * Work alongside highly experienced architects and cyber specialists
 * Diverse project portfolio spanning cloud security, architecture, governance and risk
 * Opportunity to influence strategic security decisions at senior stakeholder level, * Design secure enterprise and cloud architecture solutions aligned to business requirements
 * Translate security, compliance and regulatory requirements into practical security designs
 * Develop and maintain security architecture patterns, standards and frameworks
 * Conduct threat modelling, security assessments and risk reviews
 * Advise clients on security governance, compliance and risk management strategies
 * Support cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure and GCP environments
 * Evaluate and recommend security technologies including IAM, SIEM, CASB and container security solutions
 * Produce architecture diagrams, design artefacts and security documentation
 * Collaborate with development, infrastructure and security teams across the SDLC
 * Support security incident reviews and continuous improvement initiatives


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