23 security architect jobs found

Contract Terms Role Type: Full-time Contract Duration: 6 Months Target Start Date: April 2026 Working Pattern: Hybrid (On-site presence in Jersey required 1 day per month) Rate: £680 per day (Outside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Principal Network & Security Architect to provide strategic architectural leadership for a major enterprise infrastructure and network transformation programme. This role operates at a programme level, ensuring that network solutions delivered across multiple projects and suppliers are cohesive, align with enterprise architecture standards, and strictly adhere to cyber security strategies and Zero Trust principles. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Provide architectural guidance and oversight for network and security domains across the transformation programme. Standards & Governance: Define and maintain architecture standards, design patterns, and guardrails to ensure consistency. Design...

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...

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...

Application Architect - Contract Location: London (2-3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6 month Rate: £650 - £700 per day A leading international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Applications Architect to support the selection, design, and global rollout of enterprise-grade applications across a complex, distributed environment. This role requires strong architectural capability across Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS/COTS platforms, and enterprise integrations. You'll work embedded within the Strategy & Architecture function, supporting governance, design assurance, and technical leadership across multiple ongoing initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Act as the technical lead for new applications and cloud-hosted SaaS projects Own architectural design, governance, and technical decision-making Produce detailed architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, patterns, and standards Support the global rollout and adoption of...

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...

Application Architect - Contract Location: London (2–3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6 month Rate: £650 - £700 per day A leading international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Applications Architect to support the selection, design, and global rollout of enterprise-grade applications across a complex, distributed environment. This role requires strong architectural capability across Microsoft 365, Azure, SaaS/COTS platforms, and enterprise integrations. You’ll work embedded within the Strategy & Architecture function, supporting governance, design assurance, and technical leadership across multiple ongoing initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Act as the technical lead for new applications and cloud-hosted SaaS projects Own architectural design, governance, and technical decision-making Produce detailed architecture artefacts including HLDs, LLDs, patterns, and standards Support the global rollout and adoption of...

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...

MRJ Recruitment is partnering with a global leader as they embark on a large scale payments trasnformation programme. Role: Technical Architect (Contract) We're looking for an experienced Technical Architect to help shape the platform from the ground up. You’ll play a pivotal role in defining architecture, guiding technical direction, and ensuring the solution meets the rigorous demands of modern payments. You’ll bring deep knowledge of the end-to-end payment lifecycle (Authorisation through to Capture and Settlement) and a strong understanding of the technical and operational realities of banking and card scheme integrations. If you thrive in greenfield technology programmes from inception phase and enjoy turning ambiguity into clarity, this could be a great fit. Key Responsibilities Define and own the target architecture across services, integrations, and operational components Lead early-stage discovery: evaluate options, identify risks, and shape...

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...

REQUIRED: MOBILE ARCHITECT DURATION: 6 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACT IR35 STATUS: OUTSIDE LOCATION: FULLY REMOTE WITH VERY OCCASIONAL TRAVEL ROLE SUMMARY The Mobile Technology Architect is responsible for defining, owning, and governing the end-to-end mobile architecture for large-scale enterprise applications. This role spans iOS, Android, Back End integration, AWS cloud platforms, security, and CI/CD, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing mobile solutions from concept through production. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Define and own mobile application architecture across iOS and Android platforms using Swift, SwiftUI, Kotlin, and Java. * Establish and govern architectural patterns such as MVVM, Clean Architecture, and modular design. * Design and validate Back End integration patterns with scalable microservices built using Scala, Akka, or Java. * Define API contracts (REST ), error handling, versioning, and backward compatibility strategies. * Architect cloud-native solutions on...

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...

Remote | £600-£650 per day | Outside IR35 | 6 months Initial (Extension Likely) 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 premise...

ServiceNow Solution Architect - Fully Remote - 3 months rolling - £600-£700 per day outside ir35 My client is a global leading consultancy. They are on the hunt for a ServiceNow Solution Architect to join a central government client of theirs. They require someone with previous experience working within central government. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end ServiceNow solutions aligned to business needs Provide architectural guidance across ServiceNow modules and integrations Lead technical workshops and advise stakeholders on best practices Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability standards Requirements: Proven experience working within central government Strong knowledge of ServiceNow platform architecture and core modules Experience designing integrations and complex workflows Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills ServiceNow Solution Architect - Fully Remote - 3 months rolling - £600-£700 per day outside ir35...

ServiceNow Solution Architect - Fully Remote - 3 months rolling - £600-£700 per day outside ir35 My client is a global leading consultancy. They are on the hunt for a ServiceNow Solution Architect to join a central government client of theirs. They require someone with previous experience working within central government. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end ServiceNow solutions aligned to business needs Provide architectural guidance across ServiceNow modules and integrations Lead technical workshops and advise stakeholders on best practices Ensure solutions meet performance, security, and scalability standards Requirements: Proven experience working within central government Strong knowledge of ServiceNow platform architecture and core modules Experience designing integrations and complex workflows Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills ServiceNow Solution Architect - Fully Remote - 3 months rolling - £600-£700 per day outside ir35...

Network IT is currently recruiting for an Interim Enterprise Architect, to join our client in the West Midlands on a 6 month initial contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead enterprise and solution architecture within a large-scale, complex technology environment, in a sector with dynamic challenges. You'll define and drive the architecture strategy across AI, infrastructure, data, applications, and business processes, ensuring all technical decisions align with both enterprise standards and the evolving needs in a challenging industry sector. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor a team of architects and analysts, collaborating with senior stakeholders up to the C suite level, to shape a long-term technology roadmap that supports digital transformation and operational efficiency. If you're looking for an opportunity to spearhead an architecture function, building credibility and relationships along the way, and delivering true digital transformation, this...

Tecknuovo is a deliberately different digital consultancy, delivering secure, modern solutions while upskilling client teams to ensure zero long-term dependency. We are seeking an actively SC Cleared Tech Lead/Solutions Architect (SFIA 6) to support a strategically important government-sector data modernisation programme , focused on establishing an AWS-native Data Landing Zone (DLZ) and leading the prototype-to-production delivery of a Legacy data migration .You will provide technical leadership, architectural direction, and help embed product-led, scalable delivery practices, ensuring high-quality engineering, strong DevOps automation, and smooth knowledge transfer into internal client teams. Essential Skills: Proven experience designing and implementing cloud-native architectures , ideally using AWS. Strong background leading technical delivery across multi-disciplinary engineering teams . Experience architecting and delivering data ingestion, storage,...

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer specialised in Azure to join our team on a 3-month contract basis. We've proven our concept and now need to scale. You'll take our existing MVP Azure infrastructure and re-architect it into a production-grade platform capable of meeting enterprise security requirements, SLA commitments, and the scrutiny of enterprise customer audits. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Infrastructure Redesign Azure architecture for medium enterprise scale, reliability, and security Design and deploy high-availability, fault-tolerant infrastructure with appropriate redundancy Establish disaster recovery and business continuity procedures Define and document the target architecture for long-term team ownership Harden security posture to meet medium enterprise customer requirements Implement Azure security best practices (Key Vault, Managed Identities, RBAC, Private Endpoints) Configure network...