Security Architect
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Location: Hybrid / Remote (occasional travel to client sites, but highly remote)
Salary: Competitive + car allowance + up to 10% performance bonus + excellent benefits Join a growing technology consultancy delivering secure, modern platforms for high risk environments across defence & UK Central Government.
The Role
You'll work across the full systems lifecycle, from discovery and design through to delivery and transition, acting as a trusted advisor to clients. Collaborating with engineering, product and leadership teams, you'll embed Secure by Design principles, de-risk complex change, and simplify security.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver expert cyber consultancy across digital product lifecycles
Drive Secure by Design and privacy by default principles
Lead threat modelling, translating findings into actionable design guidance
Define secure architecture for modern cloud platforms
Guide teams on secure coding, reviews and best practice
Support incident response and foster a culture of continuous assurance
What You'll Bring
Proven experience leading security architecture and design for complex IT environments
Understanding of cloud technologies and modern delivery patterns
Strong ability to simplify complexity and communicate with senior stakeholders
Familiarity with TOGAF or equivalent frameworks
Ideally previous experience delivering into Central Government
Essential: CISSP, CISM, or similar industry-recognised certification
Desirable: CIISec Full Membership, NCSC CCP (Security Architecture), or relevant Chartership
Why Join
Work on impactful programmes securing critical national services
Clear professional development pathways with support for certifications
Flexible hybrid working and a supportive, inclusive culture
Excellent benefits including:
10% discretionary bonus
Competitive pension scheme
EV and private healthcare schemes
Flexible/part-time options
Employment subject to BPSS and SC clearance (5 years UK residency required).
If you're passionate about designing secure, scalable and resilient systems that make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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