Security Architect (Contractor) Cyber Security Consultant
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect (Contractor) Cyber Security Consultant to provide specialist expertise across a range of security architecture, design and advisory activities. The successful candidate will assess existing technology environments, identify security risks and develop practical, proportionate controls that support business and operational objectives. You will work with technical and business stakeholders to embed secure-by-design principles across infrastructure, applications, cloud services, networks and data platforms.
Key responsibilities will include producing and reviewing security architecture principles, standards, patterns and design documentation; contributing to security reviews and risk assessments; and advising on the design and implementation of appropriate preventative, detective and corrective controls. You will support solution design assurance, threat modelling, vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives, while ensuring alignment with relevant regulatory, legal and industry requirements. The role will also involve documenting risks and recommendations, supporting governance and approval processes, and communicating complex security matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Applicants should have substantial experience in security architecture, cyber security consulting or a closely related discipline, together with a strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, risk management and secure technology design. Experience across cloud security, identity and access management, network security, application security, data protection and incident response will be highly valued. Relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, SABSA, CISM, CCSP or equivalent, are desirable. You must be able to operate independently in a contract environment, manage competing priorities, build effective stakeholder relationships and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills are essential.
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