24 Security Architect Contract jobs in London

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As part of the second line of defence, the Enterprise Information Security Architect provides expert oversight and strategic challenge to ensure the organisation''s systems, services, and technology programmes are secure by design.

This role acts as a trusted risk advisor to enterprise and solution architects, IT leaders, and change teams, ensuring that security, resilience, and data protection are embedded into architecture decisions from the outset. It provides independent assurance that technology solutions align with organisational policies, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations, helping to reduce exposure and build long-term security maturity.

Playing a key role in shaping information security architecture, governance, supporting secure design patterns, and guiding the organisation towards consistent, risk-informed decision-making.

The Essential Criteria for this role is listed below.

Proven experience in providing independent security or architectural assurance across IT change, enterprise architecture, or transformation programmes.

Strong understanding of secure-by-design and privacy-by-design principles, with the ability to challenge and guide design decisions against risk appetite.

Demonstrable knowledge of cyber and information security risks, including data protection, cloud security, and control assurance in complex environments.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence to engage and influence architects, IT leadership, and governance forums.

Relevant professional certification (e.g. TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM) or equivalent experience in enterprise or security architecture within a risk or GRC function.

More about you

You''re a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of architecture, cyber, or information security, and you know that secure design is fundamental to building trust, resilience, and business value. You''re comfortable operating in the second line of defence, or a similar GRC function, and bring the confidence to challenge constructively, guide decision-making, and influence architectural outcomes.

You thrive on translating complex security risks into practical design principles and are comfortable navigating technical detail, governance forums, and business conversations alike. You understand the importance of aligning technology decisions with risk appetite and regulatory expectations, and you do so without blocking progress.

Above all, you bring credibility, clarity, and a calm, professional presence to fast-paced environments. You see the bigger picture, and you''re motivated by helping the organisation make safer, smarter decisions, by design.

The Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there''s always more we can do to make you smile, that''s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly

Pension with matched contributions up to 7%

Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave

Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year

A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%

Training and development

Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

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**Who We Are**
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
**The Role**
Are you passionate about security architecture and driven to protect against the latest threats? We are seeking a Security Architect who will join our team and take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within our Service Provider organization.
As our Security Architect, you will work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that not only protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements, but also provide innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
You will conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework. You will also work to maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.
Your role will also involve conducting security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards, as well as performing regular security and risk reviews of our Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.
At the forefront of security trends and technologies, you will advise our senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead. Join us on this exciting journey of securing our Service Provider organization and protecting our customer's assets.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect - we have opportunities for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
**Who You Are**
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider organization
+ Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
+ Deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection
+ Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience**
+ Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
**Being You**
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
**What You Can Expect**
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
**Get Referred!**
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

**Who We Are**
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
**The Role**
Are you passionate about security architecture and driven to protect against the latest threats? We are seeking a Security Architect who will join our team and take the lead on developing, implementing, and maintaining our security strategy within our Service Provider organization.
As our Security Architect, you will work closely with our leadership team to design and implement effective security solutions that not only protect our business objectives and regulatory requirements, but also provide innovative solutions to stay ahead of emerging threats.
You will conduct risk assessments and threat modeling to identify and prioritize risks to our business and IT assets, using your extensive experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider environment to create a cutting-edge security architecture framework. You will also work to maintain policies, standards, and guidelines related to information security within our organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement security controls and technologies such as encryption, authentication, and authorization solutions.
Your role will also involve conducting security reviews of vendors and third-party partners to ensure they meet our rigorous security standards, as well as performing regular security and risk reviews of our Service Provider environment to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation activities.
At the forefront of security trends and technologies, you will advise our senior leadership team on the latest security best practices, and stay ahead of emerging security threats, always keeping our organization one step ahead. Join us on this exciting journey of securing our Service Provider organization and protecting our customer's assets.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Architect to Principal Architect - we have opportunities for that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
**Who You Are**
You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in security architecture design and implementation within a Service Provider organization
-Experience with security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
-Deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection
-Strong knowledge of cloud security concepts and technologies, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
-Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
**Being You**
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.
**What You Can Expect**
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
**Get Referred!**
If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.
Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Avanade is looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect to join our security practice. This is a client-facing role where you will be engaged in some of the most exciting, complex, and leading-edge projects. You will play an active role in transforming our client's Cyber Defence strategy, capabilities, and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will also be part of the Avanade Security presales and Architecture function, creating proposals and solutions for our largest, most complex enterprise clients. This role will include partial delivery expectations for the year.
About the Role:
In this role, you will:
- Lead large projects and project teams.
- Manage deliverables and be responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
- Engage in solution architecture and pre-sales deal shaping.
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
- Design, implement, and integrate security, incident, and event management solutions into Security Operations, with a particular interest in Azure Sentinel.
- Understand threat modelling, risk, and how to mitigate risks concerning applications from internal and external threat actors.
- Have a deep understanding of incident response processes and techniques for cyber recovery.
- Understand security operations centres, their functions, and roles.
- Have a good understanding of the Microsoft platforms across Windows, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
- Understand techniques and approaches used by threat actors to compromise companies.
- Apply the MITRE ATT&CK framework to help customers improve their cyber defence.
- Understand the business, privacy, security, and compliance challenges surrounding client data and articulate the types of assets that would be seen as valuable and susceptible to attack.
- Be aware of emerging technologies in the Cyber Defence and cloud security space.
Your responsibilities may include :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the account teams and client stakeholders
- Identify customer needs and understand business goals to envisage a high-level solution and winning strategy.
- Develop detailed security transformation and operations opportunities based on the capabilities, standardised tools, processes and partner technology with the security architects and other technology partners.
- Drive and be involved in the proposal, solution presentations and discussions.
- Conduct and follow through the sales process to accomplish deal closure.
Requirements:
- Advanced Microsoft Security Certifications such as: SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-900.
- Industry-recognised certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SANS.
- In-depth Knowledge of Azure Security Tools: Have a key in-depth knowledge of Azure Security tools such as Security Copilot, Azure Sentinel, and Defender for Cloud to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents. You will be responsible for configuring and managing these tools to ensure real-time threat detection and response.
- Security Architecture Design: Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud-based applications and services. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- RFP Responses: Prepare and review responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to cloud security. Ensure that all security requirements are addressed and communicated to potential clients.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security trends, technologies, and threats. Continuously improve security processes and tools to enhance the overall security posture.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Security tools, including Security Copilot, Azure Sentinel, and Azure Defender for Cloud.
- Experience with security incident management and response.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for cloud security.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead RFP responses related to cloud security and Managed Security Services.
- Beneficial Knowledge: Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or Azure Security Engineer.
- Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and their security tools.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Beneficial Knowledge:
Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.
- Security Copilot Knowledge: Proven experience and knowledge in utilising Security Copilot for enhancing cyber defence strategies and operations.
Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud) and their security tools.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Benefits We Offer:
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (17 of the last 20 years!)
- Pension, Electric Car Purchase scheme (tax-free!), 25 days holiday, Flexible benefits, Car allowance (where applicable), bonus, PMI, Life cover, IP cover, and much more.
- Exceptional development and training with a minimum of 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications.
- Avanade University - real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
- Dedicated career adviser to encourage your progression.
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Full benefits package including medical coverage, income protection policy, extended benefits, bonus program, generous retirement plan, and much more.
About Avanade:
Avanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions, and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals combine technology, business, and industry expertise to build and deploy solutions to realize results for clients and their customers. Avanade has 39,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honours diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. The majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

Avanade is looking for an experienced Data Security Architect to join our security practice. This is a client-facing role where you will be engaged in some of the most exciting, complex, and leading-edge projects. You will play an active role in transforming our client's Information Protection strategy, capabilities, and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will also be part of the Avanade Security presales and Architecture function, creating proposals and solutions for our largest, most complex enterprise clients. This role will include partial delivery expectations for the year.
About the Role:
In this role, you will:
- Lead large projects and project teams.
- Manage deliverables and be responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
- Engage in solution architecture and pre-sales deal shaping.
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
- Lead the implementation and management of Microsoft Purview for data discovery, classification, sensitivity labelling, and retention policies
- Drive DSPM strategy to ensure AI models, pipelines, and infrastructure meet enterprise data protection and compliance requirements
- Design and enforce DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) frameworks tailored for AI-driven data infrastructure
- Define and monitor KPIs for data discovery, classification, and protection coverage
- Implementing DSPM solutions to discover, classify, and secure data across AI pipelines
- Integration of data classification and retention policies within AI lifecycle
- Develop Response plans for data breach and exfiltration response tailored to AI environments. Forensic tracing of AI usage and auditability of input data
- Integrate Purview alerts and telemetry with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel to enable real-time threat detection and incident correlation.
- Oversee configuration of E5 security tools, including Microsoft Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk Management
- Stay current with evolving data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, NIST AI RMF) and recommend policy updates accordingly
- Develop high-level documentation and executive reports on data security posture, risk exposures, and improvement roadmaps.
- Additional experience with Entra suite, M365 and Defender is not mandatory but valuable.
Your responsibilities may include :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the account teams and client stakeholders
- Identify customer needs and understand business goals to envisage a high-level solution and winning strategy.
- Develop detailed security transformation and operations opportunities based on the capabilities, standardised tools, processes and partner technology with the security architects and other technology partners.
- Drive and be involved in the proposal, solution presentations and discussions.
- Conduct and follow through the sales process to accomplish deal closure.
Requirements:
- Advanced Microsoft Security Certifications such as: SC-100, SC-200, SC-401, AI-900
- Industry-recognised certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GIAC
- In-depth Knowledge of Azure Security Tools: Have a key in-depth Experience implementing Purview, and Purview DSPM strategies for AI models or hybrid data platforms.
- Security Architecture Design: Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud-based applications and services. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- RFP Responses: Prepare and review responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to cloud security. Ensure that all security requirements are addressed and communicated to potential clients.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security trends, technologies, and threats. Continuously improve security processes and tools to enhance the overall security posture.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Security tools and experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for cloud security.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead RFP responses related to cloud security and Managed Security Services.
- Beneficial Knowledge: Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.
Beneficial Knowledge:
- Understanding of how AI/ML models handle training data, inference data, and derived data.
- Experience with case management workflows and insider threat response protocols.
- Data lineage tracking for model input/output.
- Familiarity with Responsible AI practices, including bias, fairness, and explainability
Benefits We Offer:
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (17 of the last 20 years!)
- Pension, Electric Car Purchase scheme (tax-free!), 25 days holiday, Flexible benefits, Car allowance (where applicable), bonus, PMI, Life cover, IP cover, and much more.
- Exceptional development and training with a minimum of 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications.
- Avanade University - real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
- Dedicated career adviser to encourage your progression.
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Full benefits package including medical coverage, income protection policy, extended benefits, bonus program, generous retirement plan, and much more.
About Avanade:
Avanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions, and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals combine technology, business, and industry expertise to build and deploy solutions to realize results for clients and their customers. Avanade has 39,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honours diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. The majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

Company description

Location: London (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.

For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an Enterprise Security Architect means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

#LI-Hybrid

This is the job

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for cybersecurity and architecture? Do you thrive on engaging with senior stakeholders and shaping enterprise-wide security strategies? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for an Enterprise Security Architect to lead the design and assurance of our security systems across a major transformation portfolio. This is a pivotal role where you’ll partner directly with our Chief Architect and CIO as well as senior leaders across the organisation to ensure we are secure by design and commercially aligned.

What will I be doing?

• Shape Strategy:  Define and drive our security architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and transformation initiatives.
• Lead Design:  Architect secure, scalable, and innovative solutions across cloud and on-prem environments, with a focus on Zero Trust and Azure.
• Engage Stakeholders:  Collaborate with senior leaders, including CxOs, to influence and embed security into every stage of the delivery lifecycle.
• Governance & Assurance:  Lead design authorities, promote architectural standards, and ensure compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.
• Drive Innovation:  Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies and bring fresh thinking to how we protect our systems and data.

What do I need?

• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior decision-makers.
• Security & Strategy Expertise: Strong background in IT security, with experience in architecture strategy and design.
• CISSP Certification: Highly desirable, especially with ISSAP or similar specialisations.
• Architecture Design: Hands-on experience developing and implementing security architecture frameworks.
• Communication: Clear, confident communicator across all levels, from engineers to executives.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

#LI-HH

**The Company**
Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 350,000 employees as of January 2024. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
**Cognizant Consulting**
At Cognizant, our consultants orchestrate the capabilities to truly change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insight at speed and solutions at scale. Our consulting services elevate the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees and build relationships based on trust and value.
**Role Profile**
The Security Architect will be a member of a small architecture team comprising application and infrastructure specialists. They will have experience and a strong foundation in the design of secure solutions on AWS Cloud and On-premises Data Centres (DCs). They will have experience in creating high-level designs (HLDs) following application and infrastructure security policies, standards and best practice. They will be able to defend design choices at technical governance forums (e.g., TDA).
**Responsibilities**
+ Providing technology leadership, delivering high quality, creative and insightful technology advice; you will ensure project success through timely and accurate production of agreed deliverables:
+ Shaping, leading and delivering value through technology advisory consultancy and through guiding transformational delivery engagements
+ Strong stakeholder management and relationship building skills at senior levels that will enable consensus building and shaping technology direction
+ Leading in the development and presentation of client proposals collaborating with teams across our business
+ Leading in the development of collateral to support Technology Consulting 'go to market' propositions and service offerings
+ Farming of accounts - working with account teams to support opportunity identification, qualification and sales
+ Contribute to the development of practice members' skills to ensure a consistency of service delivery and expertise. Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team
+ Develop, implement and continually refine a coherent approach and appropriate frameworks to support business transformation proposals, that includes presentations, specimen RFI/RFP content, methodologies, toolkits and deliverables
**Core skills and experience:**
+ Creation of high-level security architecture design (HLD)
+ Security capabilities in AWS Cloud and Data Centres (DCs)
+ Knowledge of network segmentation, vulnerability management
+ Security: Firewalls, Key Management, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Application Gateway (ALG)
+ Technologies: WSO2, Nginx, Entrust, GardDuty, Shield
+ Knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CCM)
**Desirable skills and experience:**
+ AWS Certified Security Specialty
+ Java security frameworks (e.g., JCA, JAAS, JSSE)
+ Security technology (e.g., ZTNA, SEIM, XDR, EDR)
+ Sparx EA
The Security Architect must be comfortable drafting documents, preparing presentations, researching IT architecture and technology topics, and providing oversight to development teams. They must have the ability to abstract complex themes, problem solve, distil key discussion points, organise work, deliver to tight deadlines, and communicate with non-technical and technical stakeholders.
**Security Clearance**
Please note that candidates must hold or be able to gain UK SC level Security Clearance or higher. Therefore we can only accept applications from British passport holders who meet this criteria.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minimum qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
+ Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or relevant cloud-specific security credentials.
+ 5 years of experience in designing and securing multi-cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
+ Experience with IaC tools and automating security controls and processes.
+ The role requires the applicant to hold and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) UK Security Clearance.
Preferred qualifications:
+ Experience leading comprehensive threat modeling exercises and conducting detailed risk assessments to identify and prioritize security vulnerabilities across the platform.
+ Experience securing modern cloud-native architectures, including containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) and serverless computing.
+ Demonstrated ability to define secure architectural patterns and integrate security practices across the entire software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
+ Demonstrated ability to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering a collaborative security culture.
+ Proficiency in evaluating, integrating, and optimizing a wide range of security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, WAF, DLP, and CSPM solutions.
The UK Security Operations (SecOps) team in Google Public Sector delivers, operates and secures private cloud services. We aim to provide the flexibility, reliability, and scalability of public cloud for customers with exceptionally high security requirements that can only be met in a private cloud environment. We deliver and operate these private cloud deployments for the most critical customers, helping scale, secure and maintain the deployment whilst working closely with Google product teams to continually improve our technology.
This role is pivotal for proactively securing our platform and applications for Google's public sector customers, moving beyond reactive measures to embed security by design. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security architectures across cloud environments and software solutions. This involves defining secure patterns, standards, and best practices that ensure our infrastructure, applications, and data are resilient against evolving threats. You'll provide architectural leadership for new initiatives, conducting thorough security reviews, and identifying strategic improvements to existing systems. Your work will focus on automating security controls, integrating security into the full development lifecycle (DevSecOps), and ensuring holistic platform compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Google Public Sector ( brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.
+ Architect and implement robust security solutions for cloud platforms, ensuring secure configurations and compliance.
+ Drive security automation and integrate security practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
+ Identify, assess, and mitigate cloud security risks, and support incident response.
+ Maintain adherence to security standards and conduct regular cloud security audits.
+ Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices and foster a security-aware culture.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also and If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form:

**The team you'll be working with:**
**Senior Security Consultant (Architect) - pre-sales**
**The team that you'll be working with:**
NTT DATA is one of the world's largest global security service providers, partnering with some of the most recognized security technology brands. We're looking for passionate, curious, and motivated individuals to join our team.
**What you'll be doing:**
**What you'll be doing:**
Using your background in Security Architecture, you will help our clients:
**Security Architecture:**
+ Translate business, data protection and security requirements into practical and well-structured architectural designs, utilizing industry best practices and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).
+ Develop and maintain secure architectural patterns and standards, with a solid working knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
+ Apply risk-based and threat-based approaches to evaluate and recommend appropriate and proportionate security technologies and solutions (e.g., SIEM, IAM, CASB, container security).
+ Outline key security components, interfaces, and dependencies. Develop architectural diagrams and overviews. Document security design principles and provide rationale.
+ Ensure designs align with business objectives, security policies, and industry best practices, with a focus on cloud-native security considerations.
**Risk and Threat Management:**
+ Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modelling, providing detailed analysis and actionable recommendations.
+ Advises clients on risk mitigation strategies and security best practices, and support the implementation of those strategies, contributing to measurable improvements.
+ Support security incident response and investigations, contributing to thorough post-incident reviews and identifying areas for improvement.
**Stakeholder Engagement and Technical Leadership:**
+ Provide expert guidance to clients on secure architecture and risk management, participating in technical discussions with stakeholders.
+ Engage with stakeholders to contribute to informed security decisions and communicate complex security concepts effectively.
+ Deliver clear presentations and reports to technical and non-technical audiences and provide technical guidance to project teams.
+ Collaborate with developers, IT operations, and other security team members to ensure effective security integration throughout the SDLC.
**Security Policy and Standards Implementation:**
+ Advise on the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures, and support their enforcement, including cloud-specific policies.
+ Conduct security compliance assessments and audits, and assist in addressing any gaps, providing recommendations for remediation.
+ Support alignment with relevant security frameworks and regulations, identifying potential compliance issues and contributing to mitigation strategies.
**Technology Evaluation, Deployment, and Management:**
+ Conducts security architecture reviews and perform security assessments, including vulnerability scanning, configuration reviews, and cloud security posture assessments, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending detailed remediation strategies.
+ Contribute to the development of security architecture roadmaps and strategic plans, and support their implementation, with a focus on continuous improvement.
+ Evaluate and recommend appropriate security technologies and solutions and support the deployment and integration of those technologies.
+ Provide guidance on the implementation of security controls and best practices and support the maintenance and optimization of those controls.
+ Stay updated with emerging threats and technologies, and research and recommend new security solutions.
**Presales and Bid Support:**
+ Contribute to the development of proposals and statements of work, including defining the scope, approach, and deliverables.
+ Estimate effort, costs, and timelines for security solutions, considering various factors and constraints.
+ Present security solutions and architectures to potential clients, effectively communicating their value and benefits.
+ Support the bid management process by providing technical input, risk assessments, and compliance considerations.
**What experience you'll bring:**
**What experience you'll bring:**
It starts with amazing people, challenging projects and a work environment that supports the creation of tangible solutions that make an impact. You will need to have a broad experience of security architecture and have evidence of experience in a number of the following fields of expertise:
+ 7+ years' varied experience in information security, data protection, and security architecture roles, with a focus on cloud security, and compliance.
+ Strong understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 / CSF, NIS/NIS2, DORA, UK CNI / OT / IIOT compliance.
+ Hands-on experience building credibility with external stakeholders through technical presentations, audits, or compliance reporting, including enterprise clients, critical system vendors, certification auditors and regulatory bodies.
+ Proven ability to technically guide and mentor teams, as well as influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders in a similar architecture, security, or risk management role.
+ A hands-on approach with the ability to balance project level strategic oversight with direct involvement in security tasks.
+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high quality work.
+ Experience in presales activities, including contributing to proposals, estimating effort, and presenting solutions.
+ Experience in supporting bid management processes, providing technical input and risk assessments.
+ A valid right to work in the UK.
+ Eligible to obtain UK SC clearance.
+ CISA, CRISC, CISM or CISSP certification a must.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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