Security Architect

Zero Trust Security Architect Manager Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £65,000 £100,000 + benefits Level: Manager Travel: Ad-hoc travel to client sites as required Who you’ll be working with A leading global professional services organisation is looking for an experienced Zero Trust Security Architect to join its growing cybersecurity team. This is a Manager-level opportunity where you’ll work with enterprise clients to design and deliver modern Zero Trust security architectures, helping organisations move away from traditional VPN, proxy and perimeter-based security models. What you’ll be doing Designing and implementing enterprise-scale Zero Trust security architectures across users, devices, applications and data. Developing security blueprints and reference architectures aligned to Zero Trust, NIST 800-207, SASE and SSE principles. Working hands-on with technologies such as Zscaler ZIA, ZPA, ZDX and Client Connector. Designing secure access solutions using SSO, MFA, device posture

and least-privilege principles. Integrating Zero Trust platforms with identity providers such as Entra ID, Okta or Ping, alongside SIEM/SOAR and endpoint security platforms. Supporting the migration of legacy VPN, proxy and firewall solutions towards modern cloud-native security models. Leading proof-of-concepts, technical validation and security architecture assessments. Providing architectural governance, threat modelling and security guidance across client projects. Working with senior stakeholders to shape Zero Trust strategies and long-term security roadmaps. Providing technical leadership and mentoring to security and networking teams. What we need 5+ years’ experience in cybersecurity architecture or senior security engineering roles. Strong hands-on experience with Zscaler or similar Zero Trust/SASE technologies. Experience with ZIA, ZPA, ZDX, Client Connector, App Connectors, CASB, DLP or Cloud Firewall. Strong understanding of Zero Trust, NIST 800-207, SASE and SSE. Good knowledge of IAM, including Entra ID/Azure AD, Okta or Ping. Understanding of modern network security, including SD-WAN, DNS security and routing. Experience with endpoint security and EDR/XDR technologies. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments. What’s in it for you £65,000 £100,000 salary Hybrid working from London 25 days’ annual leave Private medical insurance 3 additional days’ leave for charitable work Opportunity to work on large-scale Zero Trust and cybersecurity transformation programmes Exposure to leading security technologies and enterprise environments Security Clearance: Due to the nature of the client work, you will need to be willing to undergo security clearance. You will require 5+ years of UK address history at the point of application. If you’re a Zero Trust or security architect looking for a role where you can combine hands-on technical delivery, architecture and strategic security leadership, we’d be keen to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ