Microsoft Security Architect

Security Architect – Microsoft Security

Security Architect – 12-Month Contract (Financial Services)

My client, a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector, is seeking an experienced Security Architect for an initial 12-month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop security capabilities, focusing on Microsoft security solutions, governance, and strategic usage.
• Facilitate high-level security discussions across the business, aligning technical capabilities with organisational priorities.
• Assess and advise on Microsoft licensing relevant to security technologies.
• Design and implement security reference architectures, reusable templates, and patterns to support development and platform teams.
• Ensure solutions align with industry standards and compliance frameworks such as CIS, NIST, ISO 27001, particularly in cloud-native environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 E5 Security & Compliance tools.
• Ability to evaluate and compare existing security products (e.g. Microsoft Defender vs. CrowdStrike).
• Collaborate closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP or CISM are highly desirable.