Security Architect

Security Architect

Type: Full-time

Location: Belfast HQ, but open to canddiates in mainland UK to work on a remote basis, with occasional vsiists to the Head Office.

We're partnering with a leading global organisation to recruit an experienced Security Architect with a strong focus on networking and cloud technologies within the Microsoft stack .

This is an opportunity to shape and enhance enterprise-scale cloud security, working across modern Microsoft technologies and collaborating with infrastructure and engineering teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions.

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f you're passionate about cloud security, email security, and designing secure architectures that support business innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Design and implement cloud-native security architectures and enterprise security solutions.
• Develop and deliver Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) strategies to protect cloud applications and services.
• Define and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct security assessments, architecture reviews, and cloud security audits.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for cloud and network security solutions.
• Act as the subject matter expert for email security architecture, partnering with infrastructure teams to design highly secure and resilient hybrid email environments.
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and recommend security improvements and emerging technologies to mitigate risk.
• Provide technical guidance and influence security strategy across multiple stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Extensive experience designing and implementing enterprise cloud security solutions.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, including data classification, labelling, and DLP policy enforcement via CASB.
• Proven experience designing secure hybrid email security architectures.
• Experience implementing enterprise CASB and CNAPP solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud networking and security, including security groups, network ACLs, and load balancers.
• Experience with identity and access management, ideally Microsoft Entra ID.
• Strong understanding of application and network security risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Good understanding of security frameworks, governance, and compliance standards.

Why apply?

• Join a highly respected global organisation investing heavily in cloud security.
• Work on enterprise-scale cloud transformation and security initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced security and infrastructure professionals.
• Influence architecture decisions and security strategy across the business.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.