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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect 9 month FTC - **Company:** LV= Life & Pensions - **Location:** Bournemouth, UK - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Open Web Application Security, Systems Development Life Cycle, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Data Logging, Software Security, Enterprise Integration, Microservices - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a20e7b1105af0991 ## About the Role Do you have experience in SDLC?, * Experience embedding security into projects with diverse stakeholders * Clear, practical communication style * Ability to translate policies into actionable requirements and evidence * Pragmatic approach balancing risk, regulation and delivery goals * Understanding of governance forums (e.g. LAB, TDA) * Continuous improvement mindset and strong documentation skills About You * Comfortable working in structured, regulated environments * Experience with modern technology and security controls (including AI where relevant) * Familiar with frameworks (e.g. NIST) or regulated sectors such as financial services * Confident engaging senior stakeholders and contributing to governance forums Technical Expertise * Strong cloud and application security across modern architectures (APIs, microservices, identity, encryption) * Secure SDLC knowledge (OWASP-aligned) * Experience across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments Qualifications (desirable) * Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISSAP, SABSA) are beneficial, or equivalent experience ## Description We're seeking a proactive, technical Principal Consultant/Security Architect for a 9-month contract to support business change. You'll help teams understand and embed effective cyber security into design and delivery. You will collaborate with project teams, architects, engineers and governance forums to define requirements, guide implementation and ensure decisions and evidence are captured through to go-live. 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