Average Security Architect salary in the UK

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer/Architect (6-Month Contract) Location: Lincolnshire (Hybrid Working) Contract: 6 Months Rate: £800/day Role Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer/Architect, you will be instrumental in defining, identifying, and specifying security countermeasures. You will drive suppliers to deliver the required systems and changes, manage projects, and ensure that vulnerability management is advanced to provide top-tier cyber security. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Head of Cyber Security and other security and engineering colleagues, both in-house and through a 3rd party provider, to identify, specify, plan, and deliver projects and initiatives to improve cyber security.Lead projects including security improvements in M365, Azure, networks, and firewalls.Utilise at least 5 years of technical security experience to enhance our security posture.Apply strong technical skills, including expertise in Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking, and firewalls.Work independently, effectively tackling challenges and keeping the programme lead informed of progress.Plan and drive the delivery of changes to improve security measures.Analyse situations, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic), and ensure successful delivery.Maintain a good working knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability management. Essential Qualifications and Experience: At least 5 years technical security experienceStrong technical skills including Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking and firewalls.Able to work on own initiative, able to cut through challenges and keep the programme lead informed of progressAn ability to plan and drive the delivery of change to improve securityAble to analyse the situation, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic) and drive the delivery to completionA good working knowledge of security best practiceGood working knowledge of vulnerability management . Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience with security testing tools.Knowledge of formal standards such as NIST, NCFC, and CIS.Experience in specifying and implementing 3rd party SOC. If you are a cyber security professional with the skills and experience to drive our security initiatives forward, we would love to hear from you.

Seven Resourcing are currently searching for a Cyber Security Engineer/Architect to fill a great locum role in Lincolnshire. Contract: LocumHours: Full-timePay: £827.31 per day Benefits of working with Seven Resourcing: Weekly payFully online and paperless registration service£250 refer a friend bonus once referral has worked 100 hours (uncapped – T&Cs apply)Your own dedicated consultant Key Responsibilities: This role will play a vital part in defining identifying and specifying security countermeasure, driving suppliers to deliver the required systems and change, managing projects and ensuring that vulnerability management is driven forward to provide the best levels of cyber security to support the best outcomes for Lincolnshire citizens and the council.Work with the Head of Cyber Security and other security and engineering colleagues both in house and through our 3 party provider, to identify, specify, plan and deliver a series of projects and initiatives to improve Cyber SecurityProjects may include security improvements in M365, Azure, networks and firewalls Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, related field or equivalent experienceAt least 5 years technical security experienceStrong technical skills including Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking and firewalls.Able to work on own initiative, able to cut through challenges and keep the programme lead informed of progressAn ability to plan and drive the delivery of change to improve securityAble to analyse the situation, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic) and drive the delivery to completion Working with Seven Resourcing: Established in 2011, Seven Resourcing is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of temporary and ad-hoc professionals. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot from 2000+ reviews, and with 20+ major recruitment awards, we take pride in knowing we can find you the best possible rates and a role you can be proud of.

Title: Security Architect Department: IT Reporting to: Head of Enterprise Architecture Job Summary: The Security Architect leads the provision of information security expertise, guiding strategic and operational plans to secure organisational resources. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems, this role ensures compliance with legislation and standards. Additionally, the Security Architect directs the development and implementation of an enterprise security strategy aligned with business goals. Key Responsibilities: Security StrategyOngoing Security ReviewsSecurity TrainingSecurity Policies DevelopmentSecurity Risk Assessments Measures of Success: Aligned IT security strategiesEffective disaster recovery plansCompliance with security regulationsEnhanced security awarenessProactive identification of vulnerabilities Experience and Qualifications: 8-12 years of information security experienceStrong understanding of security protocols and technologiesExperience with security assessments and risk managementKnowledge of compliance frameworksSecurity Architect Certification preferred Key Competencies: Communication and CollaborationProblem SolvingProfessional StandardsDecision MakingOrganisationIntegrityCustomer Focus Unfortunately we won't be able to repsond to all applicants due to the high volume of respones.