Salary: £41,500 - 71,000 per year Requirements: We require significant experience of 5-10 years in cyber security or IT architecture. We require proven experience designing enterprise security solutions. We require experience working in regulated environments such as public sector, healthcare, or finance. We require a demonstrable track record of influencing architecture and strategy decisions. We require strong knowledge of security frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Critical Security Controls, Zero Trust Architecture principles, NIS 2, and DEFSTAN 05-138. We require knowledge of secure by design methodologies. We require familiarity with IT and OT trends and good practice. We prefer knowledge of SAP. We require a good level of experience supporting the delivery of key projects across one or more IM&T cyber skill sets. We require leadership experience in operational management. We require the ability to analyse requirements, advise on scope and options, and support continual operational improvement. We require the ability to assess and evaluate risk while taking all requirements into account when making proposals. We require the ability to share knowledge, encourage learning, and support team growth. We require the ability to understand and evaluate the organisational impact of new technologies and cyber services. We require innovative thinking and design skills to identify solutions that deliver value for customers and stakeholders. We require strong communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to broad audiences. We require initiative in learning and professional development and a proactive approach to improving skills. We require a commitment to security, privacy, and ethics, including proactive contribution to appropriate working practices and culture. We require experience applying relevant SFIA skills aligned to the IM&T Skills Academy sub-discipline. We prefer a degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field. We prefer experience in consultancy or a people management position. We prefer professional certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSK, CCSP, or Microsoft security certifications such as SC-100. Responsibilities: We design enterprise security solutions to support complex business and technical needs. We support the delivery of key projects across IM&T cyber skill sets. We influence architecture and strategy decisions across the organisation. We analyse requirements and advise on scope, options, and continual operational improvement. We assess and evaluate risk as part of solution design and decision-making. We consider all requirements when making proposals and recommendations. We share our knowledge and experience to encourage learning and growth within the team. We evaluate the organisational impact of new technologies and cyber services. We apply innovative thinking and design practices to identify solutions that deliver value. We communicate complex ideas clearly through oral, written, and presentation formats. We contribute proactively to appropriate working practices and a strong security, privacy, and ethics culture. We develop our own skills and manage professional development opportunities in our area of responsibility. We work within a secure by design approach and align solutions to recognised security frameworks. We collaborate with stakeholders, suppliers, partners, and clients as needed to support effective delivery. Technologies: Architect Support SAP Security TOGAF Cloud More: We are one of the UKs leading Defence organisations, based in Portsmouth, and we are seeking a Cyber Security Architect for an initial 12-month contract. This is an inside IR35 role with a day rate of £850 per day via umbrella. Our team works on complex and high-impact defence-related security challenges, and this position offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic architecture decisions in a regulated environment. We value collaboration, professional development, and impactful communication, and we are interested in candidates who can bring both technical expertise and leadership to support our cyber security objectives. last updated 22 week of 2026