24 security architect jobs found

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead a critical transformation of edge security and access control environment. You will be responsible for the end-to-end migration from Symantec WSS to Cloudflare One, establishing a robust Zero Trust Architecture. The primary focus is to replace a llegacy web proxying with Cloudflare Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and deploy Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) to secure a managed and unmanaged device landscape. This is a hands-on architectural role requiring design, policy development, deployment, and documentation. Key Responsibilities Architectural Ratification: Review and improve the initial Cloudflare setup to ensure it meets enterprise-grade security standards. Migration & Policy Design: Lead the migration of existing Symantec WSS policies to Cloudflare SWG. Develop sophisticated Zero Trust policies for staff web browsing and application access. Cloudflare One Deployment: Configure and deploy...

Location: Farnborough / Heathrow Salary: £600-650 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 6-12 month contract, possible extension * Candidates must ideally already be holding UK Clearance to DV level. Candidates who hold SC may be considered* About Us Parico is an established technology business with a history of delivering innovative and secure solutions to Public Sector customers across the United Kingdom. Our team are motivated individuals that help each other to do remarkable things every day. We face challenges together and we win together. At Parico, we deliver world-class solutions that transform the way that our clients use technology. The Role Parico is seeking a skilled Security Architect to join our dynamic team in tackling complex security challenges across multiple sectors. In this role, you will design and implement robust security architectures that ensure the protection of sensitive data and systems, while guiding the adoption of secure...

Contract 6 Months Hybrid Working - (minimum 1 day a month in Jersey) A leading technical consultancy with presence on the island of Jersey are undergoing a major network and infrastructure transformation programme and are looking for an experienced Principal Network & Security Architect to join on an initial 6-month contract . This is a senior architectural leadership role , responsible for shaping network and security architecture across a complex enterprise environment and ensuring solutions delivered by multiple projects and suppliers align with enterprise standards and security strategy. **Please note this role is open to candidates in both UK and Ireland** On Offer   - Day rate - Up to £680 p/d - Outside IR35 - Duration - Initial 6 months - To commence April 1st 2026  The Role You will operate at a programme level , providing architectural oversight and ensuring all network solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with modern infrastructure...

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect Job Type: Contract Location: Remote (very limited travel to site when needed) Day Rate: £500/day (OUTSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (extendable) Cybersecurity Architect - Role & Responsibilities Develop and review end-to-end security architectures for complex IT systems, ensuring alignment with NCSC guidance and frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework and NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Identify security risks through structured threat modelling and ensure mitigations are incorporated into system and network designs. Ensure solutions meet UK government security requirements, including standards from UK Government Security Group and relevant regulatory frameworks. Work with engineers, developers, and senior stakeholders to embed security-by-design across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. Architect systems that support monitoring, detection, and response capabilities in line with guidance...

Principal Network & Security Architect Contract 6 Months Hybrid – Jersey – 1 day per month required Overview An organisation undergoing a major enterprise infrastructure and network transformation programme is seeking an experienced Principal Network & Security Architect to provide architectural leadership across network and security domains. The role will operate at a programme level, ensuring network solutions delivered across multiple projects and suppliers align with enterprise architecture standards, cyber security strategy, and secure-by-design / Zero Trust principles. Key Responsibilities • Provide programme-level leadership for network and security architecture • Define architecture standards, guardrails and design patterns • Review and assure supplier design artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, technical standards) • Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security strategy • Embed Zero Trust and...

Remote | £600-£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 months Initial (Long-term Programme) We are recruiting for an experienced enterprise Solutions Architect with strong on-premise infrastructure experience and government exposure, for a 6-month initial contract supporting a major UK Government department on a data warehouse optimisation project. Please note this role focuses primarily around on-prem technology and only minimal exposure to public cloud technologies. This is a mostly hands off (some hands on) design and assurance role, working with the Lead Solutions Architect and their team of architects to work through and advise on key defined tasks. Essential skills and experience: Current or ability to be SC cleared Experience working with Linux and Microsoft Windows based systems in a mixed environment Kerberos Security (Including Kerberos File Security) Firewall awareness and working in a secure environment Working with COTS products Experience with on...

Job Title: ITSM Solutions Architect Job Type: Contract Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in London) Day Rate: £500/day (OUTSIDE IR35) Contract Length: 6 months ITSM Solutions Architect - Role & Responsibilities Design and implement ITSM architectures that integrate with internal and external systems using APIs, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Lead API integration strategies between ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira Service Management) and enterprise applications. Collaborate with stakeholders (business, engineering, and operations teams) to translate business requirements into technical ITSM solutions. Define integration standards and governance for APIs, microservices, and service management workflows. Provide technical leadership and oversight during solution design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of ITSM services. ITSM Solutions Architect - Required Experience 5+ years experience in ITSM Solutions...

Hays are now looking for a Solution Architect for one of our local clients: 598 p/d Outside IR35 1-2 Days a week in Wiltshire, the rest is WFH 6 Month Contract with extensions likely Candidates must currently hold SC Clearance We're looking for an experienced Dental / Healthcare Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, resilient dental IT solutions that operate reliably in disconnected, remote or deployed environments. You'll translate clinical and operational needs into scalable architectures, support procurement activities, and ensure solutions meet strict security and assurance standards. What You'll Be Doing -Leading end‑to‑end architecture for dental systems in low‑connectivity or offline environments.-Designing secure, resilient solutions covering PMS/EHR, imaging, clinical workflows, and data synchronisation. -Defining offline‑first and edge patterns (local data stores, sync/replication, store‑and‑forward). -Working closely with clinical,...

Contract Snowflake Architect Location: Remote / UK Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Contract Length: 12 months Client: Global Consultancy (End Client: Media Industry) We are working with a global consultancy supporting a major media industry client who are undertaking a large-scale data platform transformation. As part of this programme, they are migrating their existing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data environment to Snowflake and require an experienced Snowflake Architect to help design and deliver the new architecture. This is a 12-month contract engagement paying £500 per day Outside IR35, offering the opportunity to work on a high-profile data transformation programme within a fast-paced media environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of Snowflake-based data platforms Support the migration of existing GCP data workloads into Snowflake Define best practices for data modelling, performance optimisation and governance...

Infrastructure/Cloud (AWS) Platform Architect, Outside IR35, Hybrid Hybrid - 1 day per week on site in Bristol. Outside of IR35. £500-£700 per day Our client, a leading organisation based in Bristol, is looking to hire a Cloud Architect with an Infrastructure Architect background. Experience of AWS Cloud Security and AWS Cloud networking would be highly beneficial. The primary purpose of the role is to own and develop the technical architecture for our client's infrastructure. Responsible for leading, developing and optimising infrastructure platforms to support our client's digital strategy. The successful candidate will focus on ensuring the technical architecture supports security, scalability, reliability and cost effectiveness across platforms. The role holder will have technical authority for infrastructure architecture topics and will collaborate with the wider digital technology, engineering and architecture teams. General responsibilities: - Mature...

Infrastructure/Cloud (AWS) Platform Architect, Outside IR35, Hybrid Hybrid - 1 day per week on site in Bristol. Outside of IR35. £500-£700 per day Our client, a leading organisation based in Bristol, is looking to hire a Cloud Architect with an Infrastructure Architect background. Experience of AWS Cloud Security and AWS Cloud networking would be highly beneficial. The primary purpose of the role is to own and develop the technical architecture for our client's infrastructure. Responsible for leading, developing and optimising infrastructure platforms to support our client's digital strategy. The successful candidate will focus on ensuring the technical architecture supports security, scalability, reliability and cost effectiveness across platforms. The role holder will have technical authority for infrastructure architecture topics and will collaborate with the wider digital technology, engineering and architecture teams. General responsibilities: - Mature...

Remote | £600-£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 months Initial (Long-term Programme) We are recruiting for an experienced enterprise Solutions Architect with strong on-premise infrastructure experience and government exposure, for a 6-month initial contract supporting a major UK Government department on a data warehouse optimisation project. Please note this role focuses primarily around on-prem technology and only minimal exposure to public cloud technologies. This is a mostly hands off (some hands on) design and assurance role, working with the Lead Solutions Architect and their team of architects to work through and advise on key defined tasks. Essential skills and experience: Current or ability to be SC cleared Experience working with Linux and Microsoft Windows based systems in a mixed environment Kerberos Security (Including Kerberos File Security) Firewall awareness and working in a secure environment Working with COTS products Experience with on...

Senior Solutions Architect / Technical Architect SC Clearance  £600-650 per day, Outside IR35 Initially 2 months (Very likely long term extensions) Fully Remote Unify are proud to exclusively represent a respected UK Consultancy, who are looking to secure the services of an experienced Senior Solutions Architect / Technical Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to support a high-profile program in the Government sector.  We need:  Experience helping to shape and influence product direction based on technical considerations or limitations. Experience managing security considerations with the need to quickly develop the product in order to gain feedback to shape future iterations of the product. Experience working with sensitive, personal information and the requirements for keeping this secure. Experience working within a managed, cloud based architecture (AWS platforms) and managing relationships with key stakeholders from these...

Database Architect £550-600 per day, Outside IR35 Initially 5 Month engagement Remote - 1 day per month in East Sussex Start ASAP! Unify are proud to exclusively support a respected UK Consultancy who require the services of an experienced Database Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to help delivery a high-profile NHS program of work. Experience / Skills required:  Technical environment: Azure SQL Managed Instance (SID) Azure SQL Database Elastic Pools (Plexus) Deliverables: Architecture design Security implementation Performance & availability Governance Strategic roadmap Knowledge transfer Standards and compliance: NHS IG GDPR FHIR HL7 We also need: Experience supporting Shared Care Record or integrated healthcare data platforms Experience enabling population health analytics and advanced data capabilities Experience working within large...

Database Architect £550-600 per day, Outside IR35 Initially 5 Month engagement Remote - 1 day per month in East Sussex Start ASAP! Unify are proud to exclusively support a respected UK Consultancy who require the services of an experienced Database Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to help delivery a high-profile NHS program of work. Experience / Skills required: Technical environment: Azure SQL Managed Instance (SID) Azure SQL Database Elastic Pools (Plexus) Deliverables: Architecture design Security implementation Performance & availability Governance Strategic roadmap Knowledge transfer Standards and compliance: NHS IG GDPR FHIR HL7 We also need: Experience supporting Shared Care Record or integrated healthcare data platforms Experience enabling population health analytics and advanced data capabilities Experience working within large multi-organisation NHS programmes Please apply by submitting your...

Senior Solutions Architect / Technical Architect SC Clearance £600-650 per day, Outside IR35 Initially 2 months (Very likely long term extensions) Fully Remote Unify are proud to exclusively represent a respected UK Consultancy, who are looking to secure the services of an experienced Solutions Architect / Technical Architect, on an Outside IR35 basis, to support a high-profile program in the Government sector. We need: Experience helping to shape and influence product direction based on technical considerations or limitations. Experience managing security considerations with the need to quickly develop the product in order to gain feedback to shape future iterations of the product. Experience working with sensitive, personal information and the requirements for keeping this secure. Experience working within a managed, cloud based architecture (AWS platforms) and managing relationships with key stakeholders from these teams Government/Client...

Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer, outside IR35 - SC Cleared - Milton Keynes - £600 per day - 2 days a week onsite We are looking for experienced Cloud/Infrastructure Engineers who have a proven track record in providing solution design advice to clients. The ideal Cloud/Infrastructure Engineer will have worked on large scale agile programmes in the public sector. About you Our ideal candidate is conscientious, client-focused and able to work to tight deadlines, sometimes at short notice. You are reliable, self-motivated and able to work without close supervision. You are technically proficient with impressive analytic and communication skills; you are comfortable with talking to clients and enjoy the variety of working on different projects. You can code if necessary, and produce high quality written outputs. You are likely to be an experienced architect, with a strong track record of application delivery and possibly with a management consultancy or solution integrator...

Data Integration Architect - Active SC, HL7, Healthcare Up to £700 per day - Outside IR35 South / Hybrid 6 months My client is an instantly recognisable consultancy who require a Data Integration Architect with Active SC clearance to join a business-critical programme. Key Responsibilities: Design and lead end-to-end data integration architectures across primary, community, and secondary care systems, using API-led, event-driven, and batch patterns. Develop sync management logic (InterSystems/EHR) including validation rules, conflict handling, object equivalence, and required data model extensions. Define non-functional integration design covering audit, logging, monitoring, rate limiting, encryption, authentication, throughput analysis, and reliable delivery. Model, map, and integrate primary care data using healthcare standards (FHIR, HL7, SNOMED CT, dm+d) across GP systems and population health or analytics platforms. Provide delivery leadership-guiding engineering...

Contract: Network Architect Start Date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Remote UK Rate: £600 - £700 outside of IR35 Reference: 20253 **Experience working within service srovider environments preferred** The Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and implementation of network solutions as part of customer-facing professional services engagements. The role works closely with delivery teams and engineers to ensure successful deployment of network infrastructure and serves as a technical escalation point during project delivery. The architect will engage with customers to gather requirements, run technical workshops, and translate business needs into scalable and secure network designs. This includes defining network topology, routing and switching, WAN connectivity, and security controls such as firewalls. The role also supports the deployment and validation of network solutions, ensuring they meet performance, scalability, and...

GCP DevOps Engineer | Outside IR35 We are working with a growing consultancy delivering complex digital and cloud transformation programmes. They are looking for a GCP DevOps Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team on a contract basis, helping design, build and support scalable cloud platforms for large-scale projects. The Role You will play a key role in building and maintaining cloud-native infrastructure within Google Cloud Platform , enabling development teams to deliver secure, scalable and reliable services. Working within an agile engineering environment, you will focus on automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code and platform reliability , helping teams ship production-ready systems while maintaining strong operational standards. You will collaborate closely with developers, architects and platform engineers to improve deployment pipelines, optimise cloud environments and ensure best practices across infrastructure and security. Key Responsibilities...