Job Title: Security Architect (SC Cleared)
Location: Remote (UK travel required)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 + benefits
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: IT Services & Consulting
One of our MSP clients are looking for an experienced Security Architect to join their growing cybersecurity consultancy delivering secure transformation programmes across a range of enterprise and public sector clients.
You’ll work closely with clients to design and implement secure, scalable architectures across cloud and enterprise environments. This position combines hands-on security architecture expertise with strategic advisory work, helping organisations make risk-informed security decisions.
Security Architect – Key Responsibilities
* Delivering secure-by-design architecture across the full project lifecycle
* Conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments
* Designing security controls for cloud-native environments
* Supporting cloud security architecture across AWS and/or Azure
* Producing architecture artefacts, standards and security blueprints
* Advising on compliance, governance and security best practice
* Designing and reviewing IT Health Checks / security assessments
Security Architect – Key Skills Required
* Proven experience operating as a Security Architect
* Strong knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls
* Experience with cloud security technologies (AWS/Azure)
* Understanding of HMG/NCSC security guidance and standards
* Knowledge of IAM, PKI, cryptography and privileged access controls
* Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, AWS or Azure Architecture certifications are highly desirable
This role requires live and active SC clearance, so please only apply if you hold this clearance level currently.
Please apply now if this role is of interest.