Security Architect (Integration & Networks)

Security & Integration Architect

Robert Half is working with a leading global risk consulting firm seeking an experienced Security & Integration Architect to support a major transformation and integration programme within a complex, regulated environment. The role is focused on the integration of applications, infrastructure and security controls, ensuring robust architectural governance and alignment across the programme. This position sits at the intersection of Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture and Integration Architecture and will suit an individual who has delivered large-scale transformation, integration, merger, acquisition, separation or platform modernisation programmes within highly regulated industries.

Contract Details:

• Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite in Bedfordshire
• Duration: Initial 6 months
• Rate: c. £700-750 per day via FCSA Umbrella Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and document target-state security and enterprise architecture
• Support integration of applications, infrastructure and network services
• Assess current-state architectures and identify security, operational and integration impacts
• Produce architecture artefacts, decision papers and governance documentation
• Engage with senior stakeholders, architecture review boards and programme leadership
• Ensure secure integration patterns and controls are embedded throughout the transformation lifecycle
• Support migration, rationalisation and decommissioning activities

Required Experience:

• Proven Security Architect, Enterprise Architect or Integration Architect background
• Strong experience within banking or financial services environments
• Exposure to large-scale transformation, merger, acquisition or separation programmes
• Knowledge of application integration, infrastructure architecture and security controls
• Experience producing architecture roadmaps, target operating models and governance materials
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience supporting major banking, financial services or regulated-sector transformation programmes
• Knowledge of IAM, PKI, encryption, authentication/authorisation, network segmentation and secure-by-design principles
• Exposure to enterprise integration, APIs and cloud transformation initiatives

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile transformation programme and play a key role in shaping future-state architecture across a complex enterprise environment.

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