Location: Corsham Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Cyber Security Job reference: BBBH432762_1770741900 Posted: 3 days ago
Job Title: Security Architect
Contract Length: 3 months (with likely extension)
Location: Corsham (2-3 days per week on-site)
Rate: Up to £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance required
About the Role:
We are a specialist SME supplier working closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a large-scale cloud transformation programme. We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with a solid background in defence delivery and deep expertise in cloud security to join our team on a 12-month contract.
This is a critical role contributing to one of the MOD's most significant technology programmes, offering the chance to work on high-impact national security projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Design and deliver comprehensive security architectures aligned with MOD standards and cloud best practices
2. Provide strategic guidance on secure cloud adoption, data protection, and architectural risk management
3. Conduct security assessments, identifying risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies
4. Ensure compliance with MOD policies, including JSP 440, and NCSC cloud security principles
5. Work closely with delivery teams, architects, and senior stakeholders to embed security throughout the solution lifecycle
6. Support security assurance and accreditation activities for cloud-based systems
Essential Skills & Experience:
7. Proven experience as a Security Architect within MOD or wider defence/public sector environments
8. Strong understanding of MOD security protocols and delivery frameworks (JSP 440, DEFCONs, etc.)
9. Demonstrable experience in cloud security (Azure, AWS or hybrid environments), ideally within secure or classified settings
10. Expertise in risk management, security governance, and assurance practices
11. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
12. Active DV Clearance - applicants must hold current and valid Developed Vetting clearance
In Return:
13. Daily rate up to £700 Outside IR35
14. 12-month contract (extension highly likely)
15. Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days a week on-site in Corsham
16. Opportunity to shape the security of a flagship MOD cloud programme
Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of this work, active DV clearance is essential. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered.