Security Solutions Architect – SC Cleared - Data Centric Security, Zero Trust Location: Corsham/Northwood - Full Remote working with occasional visits Clearance: Active SC clearance required Sector: Defence / National Security Coltech are supporting a major Defence programme and we’re looking for an experienced hands-on Security Architect who has specialised and gained experience specifically in data-centric security with attribute-based access control and SAML-based (or similar) identity enforcement, federation of trust and key management, all in a zero trust architecture. Knowledge of multi-level cross domain security gateways in a defence or national security context is also important. Key Responsibilities * Design and implement secure, scalable solution architectures * Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned to business and IT strategy * Design secure cloud, application and network architectures * Ensure consistent integration of security controls across platforms and systems * Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams and developers * Translate business requirements into secure technical designs * Present security strategy and roadmaps to senior leadership Skills & Experience * Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies * Experience with military or law enforcement operational information technologies. * Strong background in Cross Domain Security & Zero Trust architectures * Expertise in Data Centric Security: identity federation, ABAC (Attribute-based Access Control), key management, and other related security solutions. * Knowledge of secure transactional and message distribution technologies * Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills If you’d like to explore this contract, apply directly or reach out for a confidential chat. Coltech – Engineering Capability Delivered