Security Architect

Outside IR35 - Initial 6 month Contract

1 day a week in Central London

Requires Active SC clearance

Ideally starting early February

Central Government Experience

• Work with project teams to understand product requirements and delivery milestones.

• Conduct threat modelling to identify security risks across applications, integrations, and cloud-based architectures.

• Advise on secure-by-design solutions, including access controls, encryption, network segmentation, and cloud-native technologies (e.g. containers).

• Support secure development practices through guidance, code review input, and vulnerability assessment.

• Assess risks across technology, processes, and people using frameworks such as ISO 27005 and NIST.

• Review third-party and cloud service provider integrations to ensure appropriate technical and contractual security controls.

• Support incident response planning and vulnerability management.

• Define ITHC scope, coordinate penetration testing activities, and prepare pre-assessment documentation.

If this is of interest please apply with latest CV for immediate review