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Principal Security Architect

London
£750 – £825/day
Posted about 13 hours ago
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Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Security Architect to lead the design, governance, and assurance of secure architectures across large-scale application transformation programmes. This role will ensure security is embedded into cloud adoption (Azure) and modernisation initiatives, aligning with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements.

Day Rate: Up to £825pd via umbrella
Duration: 6-Month Contract
Location: London (3 days on-site)

Requirements

  • Security Architecture & Assurance: Define and review secure-by-design architectures for applications migrating to Azure; conduct reviews, identify risks, and drive remediation.
  • Advisory & Governance: Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices; support design authority forums and ensure compliance with security frameworks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with architects, engineering teams, and senior stakeholders to align on security strategy and solutions.
  • Reporting & Improvement: Deliver clear security posture reporting, track risks, and contribute to continuous improvement of security practices.

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  • Strong experience in application transformation (re-platform, re-architect, re-factor)
  • Deep knowledge of cloud security (Azure), security frameworks, and enterprise architecture
  • Proven track record in security architecture reviews and risk assessments

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Skills

Security Architecture
Azure Cloud Security
Governance & Assurance
Risk Assessment
Application Transformation
Stakeholder Engagement
Enterprise Architecture
Security Frameworks
Cloud Adoption
Secure-by-Design

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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