At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure systems and collaborate with teams to ensure safety in services.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on government security solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and inclusive culture.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in national security while working on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: SC Clearance, experience in security design, and knowledge of cloud security.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs. The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services.
- Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts.
- Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls.
- Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards.
- Define security requirements for projects and programmes.
- Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities.
- Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations.
- Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle.
- Support implementation of Secure by Design principles.
- Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities.
- Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums.
Essential Experience
- Active SC Clearance.
- Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts.
- Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards.
- Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities.
- Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).
- Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements.
Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
Security Designer/Security Architect in Cardiff employer: Damia Group Ltd
At Damia Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic remote work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our inclusive recruitment practices and support for security clearance sponsorship, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as a Security Designer/Security Architect while contributing to vital government programmes. Join us to be part of a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the field of security architecture.
