Security Architect - Defence & Space
Location: Newport (4 days onsite, Fridays offsite)
Contract: 6 months (potential extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: £63.54 per hour PAYE / £85 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: SC Clearance (Sole British National required)
IR35 Status: Off-payroll working rules apply
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks. You'll ensure alignment with industry and government standards, produce and maintain security documentation, and collaborate with engineering and development teams to embed security requirements from the outset.
Key Responsibilities
Design and maintain secure architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks
Ensure compliance withNIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001,JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, andNCSC guidance
Produce security documentation, risk assessments, and management plans
Lead secure design reviews and support engineering assurance gates
Liaise with MOD,NCSC, Information Assurance teams, and other stakeholders
Stay up to date with evolving threat landscapes and proposemitigations
About you
Minimum 6years' experience incyber security architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure
Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (JSP 440,JSP 604, DEFSTANs)
Experience with Secure by Design, systems engineering principles, and secure developmentlifecycles
Hands-on knowledge of risk management frameworks (HMGIS1/IS2,NISTRMF)
Excellent communication skills, able to present to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Certifications required: CISSP,CISM,SABSA,TOGAF or equivalent
What We Offer
Competitive hourly rates.
Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects.
Collaborative and innovative team environment.Apply Now!
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