Security Architect - AWS - Active Security Clearance Required9 month contract +Inside IR35: 600 - 650 p/dHybrid - 1x a month in London We''re looking for a Security Architect with strong technical instincts and a proactive mindset to help shape secure solutions across digital services. Working within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you''ll provide practical security guidance, contribute to the design of secure systems, and help ensure that risks are appropriately identified, communicated, and mitigated.This is a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to deepen their skillset within a high-profile, public sector programme.What You''ll Be DoingDesigning secure system architectures that balance business objectives with riskAdvising delivery teams on security best practice throughout the development lifecycleSupporting the development of reusable security architecture patternsReviewing technical solutions and offering constructive security inputCommunicating risk and security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersWhat We''re Looking ForExperience applying structured analysis to solve real-world security challengesUnderstanding of key security concepts, technologies, and architecture principlesAbility to communicate technical issues clearly and confidently to varied audiencesKnowledge of risk methodologies and how to apply them proportionatelyComfortable working collaboratively across delivery teams and stakeholdersFamiliarity with designing