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Date Added: Wed 23/07/2025

Security Architect

London, UK
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Company: ROBERT HALF

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £550 - £600 per day

Interim Security Architect - Financial Services

Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of a global consulting firm for an experienced Security Architect to become an associate for the consulting firm on a large-scale cybersecurity programme for a major financial services organisation. The focus is on firewall governance, network segmentation, and architectural assurance across multiple security domains.

Key Details:

  • Start: ASAP (c.2 week lead time for onboarding and paperwork)
  • Location: Hybrid - 1 day per week onsite in City of London
  • Duration: Initial 6-month contract, strong likelihood of extension
  • Rate: £600/day via PAYE (PLUS 12.07% holiday pay) (PAYE with employer's NI & tax deducted at source - no umbrella company admin fees)

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in security architecture reviews and embedding security into technical solution design
  • Strong expertise in firewall rule set reviews, including standard, next-gen, and virtualised platforms
  • Ability to design and manage secure connectivity and segmentation patterns aligned with policy
  • Experience validating firewall rules against approved zoning and segmentation models
  • Able to lead small teams, oversee analyst output, and provide technical assurance to stakeholders
  • Comfortable working across cyber functions to operationalise security processes and controls
  • Experience in legacy system analysis, identifying architectural risks and proposing improvements
  • Ability to create and deliver knowledge transfer material and process documentation
  • Must have experience working in financial services, ideally within banking

Additional Info:

  • Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to disqualification.

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