42 security architect jobs found in Basingstoke

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the client and stakeholders...

Security Architect +On site in Hampshire +DV cleared role +£700 - £750 a day +Outside IR35 We are seeking a DV Cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team, working on a highly sensitive and mission-critical programme. Reporting directly to the Security Lead, you will play a key role in assuring that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the client's stringent security standards and MOD requirements. This is a hands-on assurance and advisory role, operating at both strategic and technical levels within a secure environment. The Role Review and assure high-level and low-level designs produced by MSPs Review MSP security compliance tests, assessments, and evidence Assess and challenge security cases, risks, and design decisions Undertake formal security assessments in line with MOD and client standards Maintain and administer STREAM Provide clear, pragmatic security advice and guidance to the...

Role Overview The Security Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that security is Embedded throughout the life cycle of systems, services, and projects by applying Secure by Design principles from concept through to deployment and operational support. Working within a secure environment, the role provides independent security assurance, governance, and risk management to ensure that solutions meet organisational security requirements, regulatory obligations, and industry best practices. The successful candidate will work closely with architects, engineering teams, project managers, and stakeholders to identify security risks early, provide pragmatic guidance, and ensure security controls are implemented effectively without unnecessarily impacting delivery. Key Responsibilities * Champion the adoption of Secure by Design principles across projects and programmes. * Provide security assurance throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC). * Review solution designs,...

Cyber Security Architect Active SC Clearance required Hybrid working in Reading- On-site 3 days per week Outside IR35 Contract offering CIRCA £650 per day Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme! We are seeking a Cyber Security Architectwith a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture. Key Responsibilities: You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including: Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report Security Requirements Specification Security Principles Framework Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security...

£500 p/d outside IR35 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: High Wycombe, Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Contract Junior Security Architect - Defence Contract: Initial contract Rate: Up to £500 per day Location: High Wycombe - two days onsite per week Working Pattern: Hybrid - three days working remotely Clearance: Active SC clearance required We are looking for a Junior Security Architect / Security Consultant to support a major UK Defence digital programme developing cutting-edge AI and software applications for national security. Working within a Through Life Support function, you will help maintain and assure a portfolio of live applications. The role combines security architecture, risk management and compliance within an Agile DevSecOps environment. You will act as a first-line security SME, helping delivery teams embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and ensuring...

Network Security Architect Corsham Hybrid £600 per day Outside IR35 UKSV DV Cleared Are you an experienced Network Security Architect with a passion for designing secure, resilient, and mission-critical environments? We're seeking a highly skilled professional with a strong Secure by Design background and broad expertise across enterprise networking technologies. You'll play a key role in shaping and assuring secure network architectures within complex Defence sector programmes. Essential Experience: Proven Network Security Architecture expertise Strong Secure by Design knowledge and application Broad networking background (routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, remote access, cloud connectivity) Defence sector experience Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams Active UKSV Developed Vetting (DV) clearance This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes where security, innovation, and operational excellence are...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client 's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client 's digital platforms,...

Hays are now looking for an SC Cleared Solutions Architect for one of our local clients: £675 p/d Outside IR35 12 Month Contract 2 days p/w in Reading, the rest is WFH Candidates must hold current SC Clearance in the role, you will provide technical assurance of the client's capabilities and associated changes across a mixed environment comprising Microsoft Azure and high-assurance on-premise defence networks. Produce and maintain the supporting technical documentation required to evidence assurance activities. Key Responsibilities Oversee the technical assurance and delivery aspects of the digital estate throughout its lifecycle, including the development, migration, enhancement, deployment, and retirement of services across the following areas: - Service Management - Service Deployment and Release - System Implementation Establish and document technical requirements for the client's digital platforms, including systems operating within highly sensitive...

Systems Integration Architect x3 days p/w in Reading 6-month initial contract SC to start - UKEO programme Rates open, outside IR35 Our client, a small engineering consultancy in the defence and security sector, is seeking a Systems Integration Architect on a contract basis to join their team in Reading. This role involves hybrid working and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to large-scale digital transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: Lead enterprise integration and architecture assessments across complex programmes. Develop and assess target-state architectures aligned to organisational and programme objectives. Evaluate current systems, technology, integration and data architectures. Identify architecture gaps, dependencies, interoperability challenges and opportunities for improvement. Provide expert guidance across Enterprise Architecture, Digital Engineering, Systems Engineering and MBSE. Assess how modelling, simulation, synthetic...

Job Title: 3rd Line Technical Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (2-3days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG/IT Job Location: Southampton (UK travel required) Rate: £450 to £575/day Ltd/Umbrella (Outside IR35)   Profile – 3rd Line Technical Specialist   Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Technical Specialist to join their team busy Technical Services Team.   Job Role – 3rd Line Technical Specialist   Reporting to the Technical Support Manager the Technical Specialist shall play a pivotal role in delivering complex technical solutions and smaller change initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across PMO, Architecture, and the wider business, ensuring alignment with governance standards and technical strategy.   The successful...

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (2-3days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG/IT Job Location: Southampton (UK travel required) Rate: £450 to £575/day Ltd/Umbrella (Outside IR35) Profile – IT Infrastructure Specialist Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Technical Specialist to join their team busy Technical Services Team. Job Role – IT Infrastructure Specialist Reporting to the Technical Support Manager the Technical Specialist shall play a pivotal role in delivering complex technical solutions and smaller change initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across PMO, Architecture, and the wider business, ensuring alignment with governance standards and technical strategy. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across several projects or changes concurrently, demonstrating agility and strong...

Job Title: IT Infrastructure Specialist Job Type: Contract, Hybrid (2-3days onsite) Duration: 6 Months Industry: FMCG/IT Job Location: Southampton (UK travel required) Rate: £450 to £575/day Ltd/Umbrella (Outside IR35) Profile – IT Infrastructure Specialist Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Technical Specialist to join their team busy Technical Services Team. Job Role – IT Infrastructure Specialist Reporting to the Technical Support Manager the Technical Specialist shall play a pivotal role in delivering complex technical solutions and smaller change initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across PMO, Architecture, and the wider business, ensuring alignment with governance standards and technical strategy. The successful candidate will be comfortable working across several projects or changes concurrently, demonstrating agility and strong...

Solution Architect - Azure - Specialty Insurance - Hybrid - Outside IR35 Outside IR35 | 6-Month Initial Contract | Hybrid/Remote UK Solution Architect urgently sought by leading Specialty Insurance Client. We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a cloud transformation programme for an initial 6-month contract engagement. This opportunity would suit an architect with a strong background in Azure platform architecture, cloud migration strategy, landing zone design, governance, security, and enterprise-scale transformation initiatives. You will provide architectural leadership during a critical phase of delivery, helping shape the Azure target state, define migration approaches, and ensure successful mobilisation of the wider engineering teams. *Candidates will need to demonstrate deep Solution Architecture experience within Financial Services - specifically Specialty Insurance Industry* Responsibilities Lead Azure estate discovery and...

Solution Architect – Defence Digital Programme   Reading | Hybrid (2 Days Per Week) | Permanent or Outside IR35 Contract   An opportunity to join one of the world's most ambitious next-generation defence and digital transformation programmes.   This organisation is delivering secure digital capability across a long-term international programme that will shape the future of defence technology for decades to come. Working alongside government and industry partners, you'll play a critical role assuring highly secure digital environments spanning cloud and classified infrastructure.   This is an opportunity to influence architecture rather than simply implement it, working across Azure cloud, secure on-premise networks, and high-assurance digital platforms supporting mission-critical systems.   Responsibilities Review and assure hybrid Azure and on-premise infrastructure architectures. Assess technical solutions...

Enterprise Architect - Banking Transformation, Cloud & AI Location: Central London - 4 Days p/w Onsite (Mandatory) Contract type, rate and IR35 status: up to £700 Outside IR35 Our client is a UK regulated bank that specialises in cross border payments and foreign exchange into emerging and frontier markets, working with banks, financial institutions, fintechs, governments and international development organisations. It handles currencies and corridors that most global banks won't touch. The role The bank is looking for an Enterprise Architect to own the technology strategy and target architecture behind that transformation. This is not an architecture role run from the sidelines. The bank wants someone hands-on enough to work directly with the engineering and transformation teams, willing to challenge established thinking, and able to translate strategy into delivered outcomes. There is a genuine opportunity to shape the direction of the bank rather than...

Application Architect (Azure) One of the worlds greatest accounting and advisory firms requires an Azure Application Architect to help on a IT transformation . The engineering team is dedicated to building cutting-edge Analytics and AI products for our Audit business. We blend audit expertise with the latest cloud technologies to build and run products that simplify the lives of our audit colleagues while promoting Audit Quality. The client is specifically seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in technical application architecture. The ideal profile would be someone who has worked as a Lead Application Architect or Technical Lead, with a strong background in both pro-code and low-code development within Azure environments. Important considerations: The client is looking for professionals who have owned and led the application architecture directly. The candidate should have experience designing applications and providing solutions in the Azure ecosystem and...

Solution Architect - London - £650 p/d (Outside IR35) - 6-month initial contract We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a globally recognised professional services organisation, playing a key role in designing and delivering innovative Analytics and AI products. The successful candidate will have strong experience in application and solution architecture within the Azure ecosystem, with a proven hands-on background across both pro-code and low-code development. This is a key architecture role within the Data Solutions team, where you will be responsible for owning and leading application architecture, translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions and providing architectural direction across complex technology programmes. Key Requirements Proven experience in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture or a similar technical role. Experienced in owning and leading application architecture Strong hands-on experience...

Enterprise Architect - Banking Transformation, Cloud & AI Location: Central London - 4 Days p/w Onsite (Mandatory) Contract type, rate and IR35 status: up to £700 Outside IR35 Our client is a UK regulated bank that specialises in cross border payments and foreign exchange into emerging and frontier markets, working with banks, financial institutions, fintechs, governments and international development organisations. It handles currencies and corridors that most global banks won 't touch. The role The bank is looking for an Enterprise Architect to own the technology strategy and target architecture behind that transformation. This is not an architecture role run from the sidelines. The bank wants someone hands-on enough to work directly with the engineering and transformation teams, willing to challenge established thinking, and able to translate strategy into delivered outcomes. There is a genuine...

Data Architect - Outside IR35 Contract: 6 months initial Location: Hybrid Day Rate: £525 - £550 p/d IR35: Outside Start: ASAP We're looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a complex data transformation programme focused on building secure, interoperable and well-governed data-sharing capabilities. This role is particularly suited to a Data Architect with a strong background in data modelling, metadata, lineage, governance and secure data sharing , rather than someone focused purely on cloud infrastructure or data engineering. You'll work across business, security, architecture and engineering teams to establish how data is structured, classified, governed and securely shared across multiple systems and organisations. The Role As the Data Architect, you'll define and evolve the data models and architectural standards that allow information to be consistently understood, governed and exchanged. You'll work across the full data life cycle, covering...