Salesforce Security Architect

Title: Salesforce Security Architect
Location: London | Hybrid (2–3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 Months (Possibility to Extend)
Day Rate: Up to £400 PAYE (Negotiable)
Start: ASAP
Our client is seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Architect to support the delivery of secure Salesforce solutions within a regulated environment. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in Salesforce security architecture, governance, and compliance. The successful candidate will work across project-based engagements to help ensure Salesforce platforms remain secure, compliant, and aligned with industry best practices.
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.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 10 years Experience
* 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