Security Architect

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:
  • 10% discretionary bonus
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • EV and private healthcare schemes
  • 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.