At a Glance
- Tasks: Design secure solutions and lead technical security across complex environments.
- Company: Established consultancy in Defence and Cyber Security with a people-focused culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, funded certifications, flexible bonuses, and clear progression pathways.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and work on high-profile national security programmes.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Security Architect and strong knowledge of security frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Up to £100,000 package DOE
2-3 days onsite hybrid working
SC clearance required, with eligibility to obtain DV
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a well-established consultancy delivering complex Technology and Cyber Security programmes into the Defence and Security sector. They are known for combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people-focused culture. Due to continued growth across secure government projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Security Architect to join their expanding team.
THE BENEFITS
- Clear progression pathways and structured development
- Funded certifications and professional training
- Exposure to high profile national security programmes
- Flexible cash bonus
- Performance bonus scheme
THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE
As Security Architect, you will act as a senior technical authority responsible for designing and assuring secure solutions across complex environments. You will:
- Develop security architectures aligned to client policy and regulatory frameworks
- Lead technical security design across infrastructure, cloud and application environments
- Collaborate with SMEs across Identity, Security Testing and Privacy
- Conduct risk assessments and support threat modelling activities
- Provide clear justification of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ensure alignment to industry standards and government security requirements
SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Experience operating as a Security Architect or similar senior security role
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS or similar frameworks
- Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
- Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access control
- Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS, firewalls and vulnerability assessment tools
- Knowledge of threat modelling and risk assessment
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly.
For further information please call me.
By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit, subject to required skills, your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
- Security Architect
- Cyber Security
- ISO 27001
- NIST
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- Azure
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Modelling
- SIEM
- Defence
- NSD
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