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Barden are delighted to partner with a Global Technology company in their search for an experienced Security Architect to spearhead the business case for a transformative, enterprise-wide security initiative. This is a daily rate contract role.
This high-impact role blends technical expertise (hands-on AppSec, DevSecOps, Cloud Security) with strategic influence, ensuring security is embedded in systems from the ground up.
“This is a rare chance to shape our security future. We need someone who can translate complex technical requirements into a compelling executive-level story – balancing risk, cost, and innovation.”
—Hiring Manager
About the Role:
- Lead Business Case Development: Conduct discovery, define resource needs, and craft a data-driven ROI narrative for executive approval.
- Design Secure Architectures: (Future Phase) Build scalable security solutions for AWS/cloud environments, integrating SAST/DAST, SCA, and threat modelling.
- Embed Security in DevOps: Optimize CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins) with automated security controls.
- Govern & Transition: Ensure seamless handover of initiatives from project to BAU operations.
About the Person:
- A pragmatic visionary with expertise in AppSec tools (Veracode, Snyk), cloud security (AWS preferred), and CI/CD.
- Skilled in financial modelling and stakeholder persuasion – you turn security gaps into actionable business insights.
- Collaborative and adaptable, with a track record of aligning cross-functional teams under a shared security strategy.
- Familiar with frameworks like BSIMM, NIST CSF, and cloud-native security services (AWS GuardDuty, WAF).
