At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure systems and collaborate with teams to enhance security measures.
- Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on government security solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in national security while working on innovative projects.
- Qualifications: SC Clearance and experience in security design and risk assessment required.
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 Derby employer: Damia Group Ltd
At Damia Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. As a Security Designer/Security Architect, you will have the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to critical government projects, with access to professional development and support for security clearance processes. Our commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment makes us an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the security sector.
