Design Engineer
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6 Month Contract Location: Sheffield (Hybrid, 3 days per week on-site) Contract: 6 months initially IR35: Inside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Solution Design Engineer to join a leading UK financial institution on an initial 6-month contract. This role requires a strong technical background in cybersecurity and solution architecture, with the ability to design, govern, and deliver end-to-end solutions in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities Develop and manage end-to-end solution designs in line with business requirements, strategies, standards, and patterns. Create and publish architecture artefacts including high-level designs, design deviations, key decision records, and technical risk assessments. Present and defend solutions at design authorities and with senior stakeholders. Provide technical thought leadership and guidance across aligned projects. Ensure compliance with governance processes, architectural standards, and project requirements. Contribute to the development of new architecture patterns and strategies, particularly within cybersecurity.
Essential Skills & Experience Proven expertise in at least one domain of cybersecurity: security operations, threat & vulnerability management, identity & access management, cryptography, infrastructure, networks, applications, data, or cloud. Strong understanding of enterprise and solution architecture principles. Experience delivering solutions within large-scale IT transformation programmes. Skilled in Identity & Access Management (IAM), including secrets management (e.g., HashiCorp Vault), workload identity frameworks, privileged access management, and authentication protocols (Kerberos, OAuth, SAML). Proficiency with architecture tools such as BizzDesign, Archi, UML, and collaboration platforms (Jira, Confluence). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications Masters or Doctorate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF.
Contract Details Duration: 6 months (potential extension) Location: Sheffield
hybrid working (3 days per week on-site) IR35: Inside
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering