Cybersecurity Architect
Security Clearance - SC Currently Active
Location - Hybrid 60% office, 40% remote - Wokingham
Duration - 21/07/2026
Rate £590
Contract Type - PAYE through Umbrella
Role Description
Core Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain secure architecture frameworks for enterprise-grade systems, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
* Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security gap analyses across infrastructure and application layers
* Define security standards, reference architectures, and policy controls based on industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS)
* Evaluate and integrate security technologies, including IAM, SIEM, EDR, DLP, WAF, and encryption solutions
* Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to embed security by design and ensure secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC)
* Lead strategic initiatives in incident response planning, detection and mitigation strategies, and digital forensics
* Monitor advancements in threat intelligence and regulatory requirements, advising stakeholders on appropriate countermeasures
* Produce and maintain architectural documentation, ensuring traceability of security controls and compliance obligations
Experience
* Demonstrated experience in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and compliance
* In-depth knowledge of security engineering for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, operating systems, and containerized environments
* Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust principles, and secure infrastructure automation
* Onsite requirement
* Understanding of cryptographic protocols, PKI, authentication mechanisms, and secure communications
* Strong technical writing and communication skills for architectural reviews and audit-facing documentation
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, TOGAF, or SABSA preferred
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