Application Security Architect

Application Security Architect

UK-wide (excluding London) – Hybrid / Remote Working

Up to £120,000 + Excellent Benefits

Kainos are looking to bring on an experienced Application Security Architect to join their growing security consulting practice — delivering secure-by-design digital solutions across Public Sector, National Security and Healthcare clients.

You’ll be joining a highly respected consultancy that’s trusted by central government, NHS and critical national infrastructure organisations — helping them design and deliver complex cloud and application environments with security built in from the ground up.

🔧 What you’ll be doing

• Acting as the security SME across major digital transformation programmes
• Designing and reviewing application and cloud security architectures (AWS / Azure)
• Leading secure development practices, threat modelling and code review activities
• Advising client engineering teams on secure-by-design principles and risk mitigation
• Supporting bids, pre-sales and client engagements from a security architecture perspective

💡 Experience required

• Strong background in consulting environments (e.g. Kainos, TPXimpact, DXC, Accenture, Methods, Capgemini, etc.)
• Proven track record as an Application or Cloud Security Architect
• Experience delivering into Public Sector, National Security or NHS programmes
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NCSC CAF, ISO27001, OWASP, NIST, or SABSA
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

💼 The Package

• Up to £120,000 base salary
• Flexible hybrid or remote working (any UK location outside London)
• 25+ days annual leave, private healthcare, enhanced pension
• Continuous learning budget and clear progression pathways
• Opportunity to work on high-impact national projects with genuine purpose

To hear more about this role or have a confidential chat about your fit, get in touch with Brad Collings.