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Exact IT Resources Ltd

Security Architect

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Home working united kingdom, United kingdom

Freelance

23-10-2025

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Skills

Firewalls Encryption Architecture Security Architecture Enterprise Architecture

Job Specifications

Security Architect
Initial 3 months
Inside IR35
Home Working (UK Based)
We are seeking an experienced Contract Security Architect to work with our clients existing security Team across several projects and initiatives.
The role will involve liaising with project teams, operational resources & 3rd parties. You will be familiar with be familiar with approval processes and presenting solutions with competence and authority at approval forums.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5-10 years in cybersecurity or enterprise architecture with a significant security element. You should have obtained industry certifications. (eg CISSP, CISM, SABSA or similar)
Candidates MUST be able to demonstrate significant experience of most of the following
Deep knowledge of network, application, and infrastructure security
Familiarity with frameworks like TOGAF, SABSA, and NIST
Experience with Firewalls, IDS/IPS, IAM, encryption, and secure design principles
Experience Designing and maintaining secure architecture for systems and networks
Experience Developing security architecture, solutions, policies, standards, and reference architectures
Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling
Provision of advice on secure integration of new technologies
Ability to collaborate with engineering and compliance teams to ensure alignment

About the Company

Exact IT Resources is a leading supplier of contract and flexible IT resources. With over 50+ years of combined expertise we have built a strong community of trusted Technology, Business and Professional Services Specialists. We are a Trusted People Partner to our customers with a proven track record of 1000+ successful introductions. We provide specifically tailored, flexible and adaptable resource solutions for short or long term engagements. We ensure the right individuals or project teams are available to solve resourc... Know more