Cybersecurity Consultant/Architect - 6 month contract

Start Date : ASAP Duration: 6 months Type: Contract About the role We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Consultant/Architect for a six-month contract to provide cybersecurity consulting and architecture expertise. You will help shape secure solutions, translate security requirements into practical designs, and work with stakeholders to identify and address cyber risk. This contract will suit someone comfortable moving between advisory conversations and hands-on architecture work. What you will do Provide cybersecurity consulting and architecture advice across technology initiatives. Develop security architecture, design recommendations and practical security requirements. Assess solution designs to identify cybersecurity risks, gaps and appropriate controls. Partner with technical and business stakeholders to embed security into solution decisions. Translate cybersecurity risks and technical considerations into clear, actionable advice. Support security reviews and help teams address identified risks through pragmatic recommendations. Create clear architecture and security documentation to support delivery and decision-making. Contribute specialist cybersecurity expertise across the six-month engagement. What you will bring Proven experience in cybersecurity consulting, security architecture or a closely related role. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity architecture principles, security controls and risk-based decision-making. The ability to review technical solutions and turn security risks into practical recommendations. Experience working with technical and business stakeholders on complex technology initiatives. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain cybersecurity considerations to different audiences. The ability to produce clear security architecture and design documentation. A pragmatic, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a multifaceted environment.