Security Architect – SC Cleared | £750/day | Remote/Hybrid | Public Sector Contract
We are currently seeking a highly experienced SC-cleared Security Architect to support a critical government project. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of secure architecture design within a high-impact public sector environment.
💼 Role Summary
As a Security Architect, you will lead the design of secure systems and services, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic development of security principles. You will be the escalation point for junior architects and will play a key role in shaping security patterns across large, complex microservice-based environments.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Lead the technical design of secure systems and services
Develop vision, strategy, and principles for security architecture across projects
Justify and communicate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
Influence decision-making across large teams and departments
Produce reusable security patterns and support quality assurance
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and security stakeholders across departments
Provide insight into complex security needs and risk implications
Be the point of escalation for lower-grade security architects🛠️ Required Technical Skills
Demonstrated expertise in designing secure system architectures
Deep experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
Strong understanding of MongoDB and PostgreSQL within secure environments
Proven experience working with systems that encrypt and secure sensitive data
Ability to review, analyse, and improve existing security solutions
Experience with large-scale, microservice-based infrastructure
Monitor and review technical analysis across multiple problem sets📣 Communication & Influence
Effectively communicate security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Influence policy and contribute to security requirement evolution
Translate complex risk into actionable design decisions✅ Essential Requirements
Active SC Clearance (must be current and valid)
Proven background in public sector or government department roles
Expertise in secure-by-design principles across large-scale platforms💷 Pay Rate: £750 Per day Umbrella
🕒 Contract Length: Initial term with likely extension
🌍 Location: Newcastle Hub (40% on-site, increasing to 60% from September). Open to other northern hubs (Leeds, Manchester, Blackpool) with occasional travel to
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