Salesforce Security Architect

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Salesforce Security Architect to provide short‑term, project‑based support for securing Salesforce platforms in a regulated environment. This hands‑on advisory role will focus on reviewing designs, defining security controls, and ensuring compliant delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Define and review Salesforce security architecture and access models.
• Design and validate profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and role hierarchy.
• Advise on authentication, SSO, MFA, and integration security.
• Ensure data protection using Salesforce native security features, including Shield and encryption.
• Review solution designs, integrations, and configurations for security risks.
• Support audits, risk assessments, and security reviews.
• Provide clear security guidance to Salesforce delivery teams.

Required profile

• 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.
• Exposure to regulated or compliance‑driven environments.
• Ability to work independently and deliver pragmatic security guidance.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• No people‑management responsibilities.

Required skills

• Salesforce
• Salesforce Shield
• Encryption
• Field‑level security
• APIs
• Single Sign‑On (SSO)
• Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Integration security