Cyber Security Solution Architect – Banking Client

Cyber Security Solution Architect - Banking Client - TOGAF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF),SABSA 12 Month Contract Rate: Flexible Hybrid Working: 8 days onsite in office per month UK Applicant must use an Umbrella (Inside of IR35) We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Security Solution Architect for a daily rate contract (rate flexible, depending on experience). The role offers a hybrid working model - requiring only 8 days onsite per month in Belgium, Amsterdam, London, or Paris, with the rest worked remotely. This role is pivotal in delivering end-to-end security architecture solutions across complex environments, ensuring resilience, compliance, and alignment with enterprise standards. You will play a key role in bridging strategic enterprise architecture vision with hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver end-to-end architecture solutions across infrastructure and security domains, meeting business, technical, and regulatory requirements.Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, target architectures, and roadmaps.Collaborate with product owners, enterprise architects, engineers, and security leaders to translate requirements into robust technical designs.Develop and contribute to reusable solution patterns, reference architectures, and best practices.Support delivery teams, providing both strategic direction and technical depth.Engage with senior stakeholders to present, influence, and advocate for architectural recommendations.Mentor and coach architects and engineers to strengthen solution architecture practices. Must-Have Experience & Skills 10+ years' experience in IT, with a strong track record as a Solution Architect on large transformation programs.Proven expertise in Cyber Security architecture, ideally in regulated industries.Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. SABSA, NIST, ISO 2700x).Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe) and Agile delivery models.Ability to operate at both strategic (roadmaps, reference models) and detailed technical design levels.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Nice-to-Have Experience
Knowledge of financial services or post-trade infrastructures (e.g., CSDs).Background in Identity & Access Management (IAM), PKI, cryptography, or resilience architectures.Exposure to European regulatory frameworks (NIS2, DORA, GDPR).Daily rate contract - rate flexible, dependent on experience.Hybrid model: 8 days onsite per month (Belgium, Amsterdam, London, or Paris), remainder remoteLong-term engagement with high-impact projects in a regulated international environmentOpportunity to operate at the intersection of security, enterprise architecture, and large-scale transformation. *Rates depend on experience and client requirements