Security Architect

Job Information

Date Opened

08/12/2025

Job Type

Contract

Industry

Financial Services

Work Experience

5+ years

Remote Job

About Us

We are a technology services company focused on data, analytics and intelligent robotic processes.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

• Support various security and technology projects as the security SME to ensure adherence to Client architecture principles, security policies and standards.
• Review project designs and proposals to identify applicable security requirements.
• Identify security risks against applicable security requirements and establish recommended controls and processes.
• Advise and enable project teams to make security decisions and provide advice and guidance, ensuring the effective use of common tools and patterns.
• Work with technical teams to guide and support implementation of technical security controls.
• Lead escalation and resolution of residual project risks.
• Advise project go/no-go decisions for production go-live.
• Produce relevant security architecture documentation and risk artefacts.

Requirements

• Previous experience with Threat Modelling in project delivery (STRIDE or other frameworks)
• Strong experience with Azure cloud and Office 365 platform capabilities.
• Experience working with Intune and Azure Conditional Access policies.
• Experience working with virtual server and desktop environments such as VMware and Citrix.
• Strong networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge and familiarity with emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain is desirable.
• Familiarity with security architecture frameworks such as SABSA and TOGAF.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST800, CIS, ISO27001.
• Industry recognized technical certifications are desirable (CISSP, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, GIAC security essentials).
• Microsoft technical certifications are desirable (Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, 365 Security Administrator, MCSE).
• Familiarity with security and privacy regulations impacting financial services such as SOX and GDPR.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.