Application Security Architect
UK-wide (excluding London) – Hybrid / Remote Working
Up to £120,000 + Excellent Benefits
Kainos are looking to bring on an experienced Application Security Architect to join their growing security consulting practice — delivering secure-by-design digital solutions across Public Sector, National Security and Healthcare clients.
You’ll be joining a highly respected consultancy that’s trusted by central government, NHS and critical national infrastructure organisations — helping them design and deliver complex cloud and application environments with security built in from the ground up.
🔧 What you’ll be doing
* Acting as the security SME across major digital transformation programmes
* Designing and reviewing application and cloud security architectures (AWS / Azure)
* Leading secure development practices, threat modelling and code review activities
* Advising client engineering teams on secure-by-design principles and risk mitigation
* Supporting bids, pre-sales and client engagements from a security architecture perspective
💡 Experience required
* Strong background in consulting environments (e.g. Kainos, TPXimpact, DXC, Accenture, Methods, Capgemini, etc.)
* Proven track record as an Application or Cloud Security Architect
* Experience delivering into Public Sector, National Security or NHS programmes
* Familiarity with frameworks such as NCSC CAF, ISO27001, OWASP, NIST, or SABSA
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
💼 The Package
* Up to £120,000 base salary
* Flexible hybrid or remote working (any UK location outside London)
* 25+ days annual leave, private healthcare, enhanced pension
* Continuous learning budget and clear progression pathways
* Opportunity to work on high-impact national projects with genuine purpose
To hear more about this role or have a confidential chat about your fit, get in touch with Brad Collings.