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.