Security Architect
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:
o 10% discretionary bonus
o Competitive pension scheme
o EV and private healthcare schemes
o 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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