Job Title: Technology Security Architect
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Duration: May 2026 – October 2026
Start: ASAP
Day Rate / Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Overview
We are supporting a global professional services organisation undergoing a large-scale technology transformation and outsourcing transition.
This is a key role within the Security workstream, requiring a hands-on Technology Security
Architect who can operate across both delivery and design.
This is not a purely strategic role. The successful candidate will be expected to work in detail, define and implement security policies, and support delivery across the transition to ensure long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and lead security activities across a multi-phase technology transition to an external provider
- Define, review, and implement security policies, standards, and procedures aligned to a new operating model
- Work with internal stakeholders and third-party providers to ensure security requirements are clearly defined and delivered
- Translate high-level requirements into actionable security deliverables
- Support the development of the security roadmap during transition
- Conduct gap analysis across current and future security posture
- Ensure alignment with regulatory and data protection requirements
- Provide hands-on support across monitoring, tooling, and threat detection environments
- Collaborate with business, risk, and operational teams to align security with organisational requirements
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a hands-on Security Architect or Security Lead
- Strong experience supporting technology transformation, outsourcing, or transition programmes
- Ability to operate at both strategic and delivery level
- Experience defining and implementing security policies and governance frameworks
- Strong stakeholder management skills
Technical Experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- Splunk
- CrowdStrike
- Strong understanding of:
- Security operations and monitoring
- Incident response
- Cloud and infrastructure security
- Data protection and privacy
Desirable
- Experience within professional services environments
- Understanding of complex organisational structures and governance models
- Exposure to cloud transformation and modern operating models
The Programme
The organisation is undergoing a large-scale transformation driven by:
- Adoption of AI and advanced data capabilities
- Shift to a product-led operating model
- Increased use of cloud technologies
- A multi-phase technology outsourcing transition running across 2026
Security is a central component of this programme, ensuring resilience, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Delivery Environment
- Hybrid working model with 3 days onsite in London
- Fast-paced, high-change programme environment
- Close collaboration with internal teams and external partners