Senior Cyber Security Architect
Location: UK-Wide (Homeworking Available)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join a leading digital consultancy and play a critical role in shaping the secure design and delivery of cutting-edge cloud services and enterprise solutions. This is a senior-level role where you’ll work directly with Agile delivery teams, ensuring security best practices are embedded across complex programmes, while also providing leadership, mentoring, and strategic guidance.
As a Senior Cyber Security Architect, you’ll apply your expertise to assess, design, and implement robust security controls across software, infrastructure, and applications. You’ll influence stakeholders at all levels, from delivery teams to executives, providing clarity on security challenges and driving pragmatic solutions. Alongside technical leadership, you’ll also coach and mentor team members, developing the next generation of cyber security professionals in a collaborative and people-first culture.
Key Skills & Expertise:
* Proven experience in the secure design and delivery of new cloud services and solutions
* Strong capability in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending effective mitigations that balance cost, risk, and usability
* Knowledge of recognised security standards and regulations (NCSC, ISO, SoC, NIST, PCI, GDPR)
* Background in application architecture, infrastructure, or software development with a strong security focus
* Hands-on experience testing software and infrastructure security with appropriate tools
* Familiarity with Continuous Security, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
* Expertise in network security, web application security, and cryptographic controls (e.g. PKI, TLS)
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain security complexities to diverse audiences
* Track record of managing, mentoring, or coaching technical professionals
Desirable Experience:
* Identity management and authentication/authorisation technologies
* Broader involvement in governance, risk, compliance, and operational security
* Penetration testing qualifications (e.g. OSCP, CREST, TIGER or equivalent)
* Experience leading teams of security engineers or junior architects
You’ll Enjoy:
* Highly competitive salary up to £100,000
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible homeworking with UK-wide reach
* Defined development path with opportunities to grow into broader leadership roles
* Inclusive and supportive culture that values diversity and career progression
If you’re an experienced Senior Cyber Security Architect with the expertise and leadership skills to deliver secure digital solutions, this is your opportunity to join a market leader driving large-scale transformation across the UK.
To apply, contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 or email declan.bryson@ansonmccade.com, quoting reference AMC/DB/SCSA/09.