Role: Security Architect
Location: Sheffield – Hybrid
Duration: 6 months rolling
Rate: Up to £700/day (Inside IR35)

I’m seeking a Security Architect with deep expertise in Secrets Management and Identity & Access Management (IAM) to deliver end-to-end solution designs and drive architectural excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce architecture design documents aligned with business requirements and standards.
• Create and publish new architecture patterns, key decisions, and technical risk assessments.
• Present solutions to design authorities and senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical thought leadership and guidance to project teams.

Experience required:

• Significant experience in Cyber Security, especially IAM, PAM, and Secrets Management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault).
• Proven track record in large-scale IT transformation programmes.
• Experience with federated identity, authentication protocols (Kerberos, OAuth, SAML), and workload identity frameworks.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.