Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 1 day per week in-office) Duration: 14 months + (Starting April 2026) Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance (Mandatory)Rate: Circa £200 to 210 paye, £500 to 550 umbrellaAre you an expert in securing complex cloud environments?Our client is looking for a seasoned Application Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of a robust security framework for a critical, large-scale digital transformation project.The RoleAs the lead architect for one of the projects, you will be the driving force behind our cloud security strategy.Key Responsibilities:Architectural Leadership: Define and document the cloud security framework, ensuring alignment with performance goals and stringent government security standards.Strategic Oversight: Lead the transition from initial implementation to cloud security-managed operations.Expert Collaboration: Act as a central SME across multiple teams, solving cross-functional security challenges and guiding key technical decisions.Vulnerability Management: Conduct rigorous assessments to identify and mitigate risks before they can be exploited.Mentorship: Lead training sessions to elevate cloud security best practices across the engineering and operations teams.Your ProfileOur client is looking for a heavy-hitter in the security space who thrives in highly regulated environments.Required Experience:Advanced Cloud Security Architecture: Proven track record of designing secure cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).Tech