Salesforce Security Architect

Summary: The Salesforce Security Architect role is focused on delivering secure Salesforce solutions within a regulated environment. The position requires hands-on expertise in Salesforce security architecture, governance, and compliance, with responsibilities spanning across project engagements. The successful candidate will ensure that Salesforce platforms are secure and compliant with industry best practices. This is a contract position based in London with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and review Salesforce security architecture and access models.
• Design and validate profiles, permission sets, sharing rules and role hierarchies.
• Advise on authentication, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and integration security.
• Ensure data protection through Salesforce native security capabilities.
• Review solution designs, integrations and platform configurations to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Provide clear security guidance and best practice recommendations to Salesforce delivery teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide security design advisory support across Salesforce initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with the Salesforce security model and platform governance.
• Hands-on knowledge of Salesforce Shield, encryption and field-level security.
• Experience securing Salesforce integrations and APIs.
• Experience working within regulated or compliance-driven environments.
• Ability to work independently while providing pragmatic security guidance.
• Strong documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Salesforce Architect or Security-related certifications are desirable.
• Previous experience within Financial Services or the Public Sector would be advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £400 daily

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT