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Requirements
Must:
- Strong foundation in application architecture (patterns, standards, designs)
- Software development background with deep network security knowledge
- Proven experience blending application and network security architecture
- Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
- Ability to produce high-quality architectural documentation
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
- Familiarity with NIST, SANS, ITU frameworks
- Experience in threat modelling, risk assessment, and audit engagement
- Technical areas youll influence: Application security & secure SDLC, Network/app segmentation & micro-segmentation, Zone-based architectures and secure legacy migration, WAAP, NGFW, NIDS/NIPS, DDoS protection, API gateways, reverse proxies, AuthN/AuthZ, Architecture modelling tools (BizzDesign, Archi, UML)
- Working across hybrid legacy and modern networking landscapes
- Preferred qualifications: Degrees in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields, Architecture certifications such as SABSA or TOGAF, Security certifications (e.g., CEH)
Responsibilities
- Leading the design of secure, scalable application and network architectures
- Owning reference patterns that drive best practice across the organisation
- Defining segmentation strategies, security controls, and migration pathways
- Presenting and defending designs at senior architecture forums
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, robustness, and delivery success
- Providing technical thought leadership across multiple programmes
- Strengthening the organisations security posture across both modern and legacy estates
Description
We are Elevation Recruitment Groups Tech & Transformation division, supporting a well-established organisation in Leeds. As a Network Security Architect, you will have the opportunity to design secure, scalable application and network architectures that withstand todays sophisticated threats. This ongoing contract offers a competitive day rate of £650-£700 and falls inside IR35. Join us and step into a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure.
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