Security Design Architect
Stevenage (3 days onsite)
Outside IR35
Active DV Clearance essential
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect operating at Security Design Authority (SDA) level to support the deployment of new infrastructure and services within a secure defence environment.
This role will work alongside delivery and project teams to ensure solutions are designed, implemented and operated in accordance with Secure by Design principles and measurable assurance standards.
The successful candidate will provide authoritative security oversight across the solution life cycle, ensuring controls are appropriately defined, implemented, validated and continuously assured.
Key Responsibilities
Secure by Design & Assurance
Lead and contribute to Secure by Design reporting and documentation
Work closely with stakeholders to define and agree security requirements
Ensure solutions align with organisational and defence security standards
Provide authoritative security governance across infrastructure and service deployments
Solution Security Design & Validation
Produce security architecture designs for new infrastructure and services
Review and validate existing solution designs against required security standards
Ensure security requirements are Embedded early in delivery life cycles
Assurance & Control Validation
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