Cyber Security Architect in Basingstoke

Our client, a global technology services provider, is looking for an experienced Technical Security Architect to support a Joint Design Team security lead. You'll provide technical security advice and guidance to the Joint Design Team and relevant third parties on a critical Defence programme.
This is a senior role for a cyber security professional who designs and implements security architectures based on Zero Trust ("never trust, always verify"). You'll protect enterprise systems, applications, data and cloud environments through:
strong identity and access controls
least-privilege access
continuous authentication
micro-segmentation
robust monitoring
You'll work closely with business, security, infrastructure and compliance teams to develop security roadmaps, assess risk, integrate modern security technologies and ensure alignment with frameworks such as NIST SP 800-207.
Key Responsibilities
Architect solutions and technically lead their implementation, including on-prem secure cloud and Zero Trust architecture, in line with customer security policies and standards
Work closely with the customer's architecture team to develop solutions
Assess security risks by identifying vulnerabilities and defining security requirements for known and emerging threats
Develop, implement and enforce security policy standards to meet customer security and legal requirements
Support team members on architectural and technical issues, sharing knowledge and experience
Maintain a working knowledge of the wider security products and services portfolio and recommend best-fit solutions to the customer
Continually build knowledge of the security aspects of common product sets and technologies
Use consultancy skills and a proactive approach to build strong, trusted customer relationships
Mentor and guide team members to grow skills and capability
What You'll Bring
Experience in cyber security, security architecture or related disciplines, including delivery within Defence or highly regulated environments
Proven experience designing and implementing Zero Trust Architectures aligned to NIST SP 800-207
Strong knowledge of IAM, network security, endpoint security, cloud security and security monitoring
Experience integrating security architectures into wider enterprise, cloud and infrastructure architectures
Ability to capture business and security requirements and translate them into practical architectural solutions
Working knowledge of SABSA and TOGAF
Strong understanding of threat modelling, risk assessment and secure-by-design principles
Experience applying standards and regulatory requirements, including NIST, ISO 27001, JSP 440, the HMG Security Policy Framework and other Defence and industry standards
Ability to work across multi-vendor security ecosystems, selecting and integrating the right technologies
Excellent communication, consultancy and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence security strategy and transformation
Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, candidates must have the right to work in the UK. They must also be eligible to meet UK Government and contractual personnel security requirements, including residency requirements. Nationality requirements may also apply.