Job Description
Job Title: Security Architect
Contract Length: 12 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 soluti...