At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of secure solutions for high-profile transformation programmes.
- Company: Join Pigment, a dynamic consultancy focused on impactful change across various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence strategic decisions.
- Other info: Work in Central London with a flexible office schedule and a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in security architecture while working on complex, meaningful projects.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in security architecture and strong understanding of risk management.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Pigment is a change and transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies to deliver a 'one team approach' for solving complex change across sectors including Defence and National Security, Central and Local Government, Transport and Finance.
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and assurance of secure solutions across complex, high-profile transformation programmes. You will play a pivotal role in providing expert security guidance, influence strategic architectural decisions, communicating security risks and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Your Key Responsibilities will include:
- Leading security architecture and design reviews for complex systems and programmes.
- Providing expert advice on security risks, controls, and governance.
- Influencing senior stakeholders and support risk-based decision making.
- Assessing emerging technologies, including AI, and their associated security implications.
- Driving security best practice across on-premise, private cloud, and public cloud environments.
- Supporting policy, process, and business transformation initiatives from a security perspective.
As a Security Architect you will have the following Experience & Skills:
- Proven experience delivering security architecture within large-scale business change and IT transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of security risk management, governance, and accreditation processes.
- Experience working in complex, high-profile environments with multiple stakeholders, including suppliers, business teams, and regulatory authorities.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architectures, cloud technologies, and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of Government security frameworks, including the Cabinet Office Security Policy Framework (SPF), and experience working across Government Security Classification levels.
Location: Central London - 3 x per week in office
Day rate: £700 a day inside IR35
Due to the sensitive nature of the information you will be working with and exposed to, active DV clearance will need to be held.
Why Pigment? You'll work across high impact, complex programmes where your work matters. At Pigment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we value people who can challenge and deliver, while working seamlessly across a blended delivery team.
If you'd like to know more, please apply directly or to and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.
Security Architect - DV-Cleared employer: Pigment Consulting
At Pigment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Central London location provides employees with the opportunity to engage in high-impact projects within the Defence and National Security sectors, while also benefiting from competitive day rates and a commitment to professional growth through exposure to complex transformation programmes. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive real change.
