• 04/06/25
• London, Reading
• £0 per day
• Contract
• Architecture
• Full time

Technical Architect - Cyber Defence & Operations

Location: Outside IR35 | Fully Remote

Rate: Up to £500/day

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 6-Month Rolling Contract

Client: Leading Telecommunications Company

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in cyber defence and operations to join a dynamic programme within the telecoms sector. This is a fully remote, outside IR35 role with an immediate start, offering long-term contract potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead architectural design and support for cyber defence and operational initiatives.

   

• Drive cloud migration strategies and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

• Analyse, integrate, and optimise SaaS tools across the business.

• Conduct detailed requirements gathering and impact analysis to inform architectural decisions.
• Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of complex concepts.

  Champion cybersecurity best practices and frameworks across the organisation.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Technical Architecture: Proven experience in designing and delivering technical architecture within cyber defence/operations contexts.
• Cloud Expertise: Strong experience with cloud migration and cloud-native architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• SaaS Tools: Familiarity with the selection, integration, and optimisation of SaaS platforms in a large-scale environment.
• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Deep understanding of security frameworks, threat modelling, and cyber risk mitigation.
• Analytical Ability: Excellent problem-solving skills with experience in requirement analysis and solution design.
• Stakeholder Communication: Able to engage and influence technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SABSA, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM) highly desirable.