At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber security architecture for national-scale programmes, ensuring robust protection of critical services.
- Company: Join a government-backed initiative focused on developing world-first resilient infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful work, and the chance to shape national security strategies.
- Other info: Exceptional opportunity to influence security architecture at a national level.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in protecting essential services that society relies on.
- Qualifications: Deep expertise in cyber security, enterprise design, and risk management required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of cyber security architecture at national scale, sitting at the heart of a programme with real national significance. Backed by substantial government investment, our client is developing a world‑first resilient infrastructure capability designed to protect the critical services that modern society depends on, including telecommunications, banking, transport and emergency response.
As Principal Security Architect, you will serve as Security Pillar Lead across a portfolio of complex programmes, shaping strategy, leading assurance, and ensuring that the technology underpinning essential national services is built to remain secure and robust under any conditions.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the cyber security architecture and design function across a portfolio of the programmes, including the technical design of systems and services at an organisational and inter‑organisational level, delivering at national scale.
- Oversee the design, delivery and running of cyber operational capability, developing an enterprise architecture aligned with guiding principles and organisational risk appetite.
- Research, identify, validate and adopt new security technology, architecture and methodology.
- Lead engagement with customers across UK Government and the private sector on security risk and decision‑making.
- Communicate current and emerging threats, whilst designing security architecture to mitigate against them.
We are looking for a senior cyber security professional who combines deep technical architecture expertise with the confidence to operate at executive and government stakeholder level. You will bring a track record in enterprise security design, risk management and assurance across complex, multi‑domain environments, and you are comfortable translating emerging threat landscapes into practical, proportionate security decisions.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications- Referenceable, in‑depth knowledge and experience in cyber security and IT, including business process design and cross‑security domain approaches.
- Understanding of IT networking and virtualisation technologies.
- Ability to define architecture roadmaps and associated strategies, including assessment of IT systems, cloud offerings and security controls to provide an independent view of their compliance, effectiveness and alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
- Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)
- SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
This role requires SC clearance as a minimum with no restrictions, or the ability to obtain it. Roles like this rarely come to market. The combination of technical complexity, national importance and genuine scope to shape security architecture from the ground up makes this an exceptional opportunity for the right person. If you are ready to move beyond incremental work and make a national difference please get in touch.
Principal Security Architect employer: Claims Recruitment Services
As a Principal Security Architect, you will join a pioneering team dedicated to safeguarding critical national infrastructure, backed by significant government investment. Our work culture fosters innovation and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while making a tangible impact on society. With a focus on cutting-edge technology and a commitment to excellence, this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of cyber security at a national scale.
Contact Details:
Claims Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
