Security Architect (Cyber Security) in London

Security Architect (Cyber Security) in London

London Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sanderson Government & Defence

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and implement secure architectures to protect client assets in a digital world.
  • Company: Join a leading Cyber Consultancy shaping secure digital transformation.
  • Benefits: Enjoy private health care, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Remote-first work culture with travel as needed for dynamic projects.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on security while collaborating with expert peers.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role is essential.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel as required

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Security Clearance: We’re looking for a Security Architect to join our client; a leading Cyber Consultancy that’s shaping the future of secure digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You’ll help clients define and implement security architectures that protect their assets and enable confident decision-making.

  • Providing expert secure design advice and guidance to projects from the Discovery phase and throughout the life cycle through to disposal.
  • Ensuring adherence of solution and product designs to security standards, blueprints and architectural patterns.
  • Validating the design, implementation and effectiveness of security controls to confirm they meet their intended objective.
  • Delivering security architecture to support deployment of large data-driven services into private and public cloud environments.
  • Designing and scoping IT Health Checks which will identify principal security concerns for service-lines.
  • Delivering risk, threat modelling and analysis for systems, applications and infrastructure.
  • Designing proportional security controls to bring risk within appetite, leveraging native cloud technologies.
  • Producing security architecture design artefacts including standards and blueprints.
  • Promoting the adoption of architectural and Secure By Design principles to reduce information risk.
  • Identifying security risks that arise from potential solution architectures, advising and assuring alternate solutions or counter measures to mitigate identified information risks.

Prior and proven experience gained as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role working across public sector / government agencies.

Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO), HMG/NCSC policies and guidance, Cloud security (AWS, Azure), SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration).

Flexible Working: Remote-first with travel as needed.

Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.

Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more.

Security Architect (Cyber Security) in London employer: Sanderson Government & Defence

As a PAM Consultant with our esteemed consulting client, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration. The company offers robust employee growth opportunities, including continuous training in cutting-edge security practices, while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that values every individual's contribution. Located in the UK, this role not only provides competitive benefits but also the chance to make a meaningful impact on clients' security postures through your expertise in Privileged Access Management.

Sanderson Government & Defence

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Sanderson Government & Defence Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Security Architect (Cyber Security) in London

Cyber Security Architecture
Risk Planning
Secure Design
Security Standards Compliance
Cloud Security (AWS, Azure)
Threat Modelling
Security Controls Validation