Job Specifications
Security Architect
Rate: £700/day
Contract: Inside IR35
Location: Remote, UK-based only
Sector: NHS or Central Government experience is essential
Overview
We are supporting a public sector organisation in the NHS or central government space that is looking for an experienced Security Architect to support the design and assurance of secure digital, data, and cloud platforms. The role has a strong focus on AWS-based cloud environments, container platforms including Red Hat OpenShift, and emerging AI-enabled services.
This is a hands-on architecture role, working closely with engineering, platform, data, and programme teams to ensure security is embedded by design across modern cloud-native platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design and assurance of secure AWS cloud and hybrid architectures
Provide security architecture oversight for containerised platforms, including Red Hat OpenShift
Define and maintain security and cloud architecture patterns, principles, and standards
Provide security input into solution designs, technical reviews, and delivery governance
Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews
Advise on secure use of AWS services, container platforms, data platforms, and AI-enabled services
Ensure architectures align with NHS or central government security policies and NCSC guidance
Work closely with delivery teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
Required Experience
Proven experience working as a Security Architect in complex enterprise environments
Strong AWS cloud architecture experience, including security controls and shared responsibility models
Experience securing container and Kubernetes platforms, ideally Red Hat OpenShift
Deep understanding of identity and access management, network security, and cloud-native security tooling
Solid grounding in modern infrastructure, DevSecOps, and zero trust principles
Experience within the NHS or UK central government is essential
Strong knowledge of public sector security frameworks and standards, for example NCSC guidance, DSPT, ISO 27001
Awareness of AI infrastructure, including security considerations around data pipelines, model hosting, and AI-enabled services
Apply now or email dom@briodigital.io for more information.
About the Company
Brio Digital is a technical recruitment firm that works in vertical niche tech markets in the UK, Europe, and the Americas.
Our key verticals cover Architecture, Cyber Security, Software Engineering (+Functional). Delivery, Cloud, Data, Test and User Centred Design.
We place contract and perm professionals from a diverse background across the globe supporting scaling businesses with a trusted and personable service.
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