Cyber Security Architect

Anson McCade
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 120K

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

API
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Azure
Computer Security
DevOps
Identity and Access Management
Network Security
OAuth
Systems Development Life Cycle
Openid Connect
Software Engineering
Web Platforms
Google Cloud Platform
Delivery Pipeline
Software Security
Kubernetes
Devsecops
Docker

Job description

A leading UK digital transformation consultancy - consistently recognised as a Times Top 100 Company to Work For - is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to join its growing security practice. This is a fully remote role (UK-based), working on high-impact programmes across public and private sector clients.

You'll play a key role in designing secure cloud and application architectures, advising on best practices, and embedding security into digital platforms from discovery through to delivery., * Design secure cloud architectures across AWS/Azure/GCP for enterprise-scale transformation projects

  • Define and implement application security standards including threat modelling, secure SDLC, API security and DevSecOps practices
  • Conduct security risk assessments, architecture reviews and produce high-level and low-level security designs
  • Advise engineering and product teams on identity, encryption, zero trust, network security and data protection approaches
  • Work alongside client CISOs, architects and delivery teams, providing strategic security guidance
  • Support bid work, proposals and shaping of security solutions for new client engagements
  • Stay current with emerging threats, technologies and regulatory requirements (ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials+, GDPR)

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Architect / Security Consultant in cloud and application security
  • Strong technical understanding of AWS, Azure or GCP security architecture (certifications desirable)
  • Hands-on experience embedding security into application design, APIs, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
  • Knowledge of identity and access management (OAuth2.0, OpenID Connect, SSO), encryption, container security (Docker, Kubernetes) and zero trust principles
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills - able to influence technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in consultancy or client-facing environments would be an advantage

Benefits & conditions

  • Remote-first role with occasional travel for client or team sessions
  • Competitive salary + annual bonus + pension + private healthcare
  • Work with some of the UK's largest digital and cloud transformation programmes
  • Ongoing training and certifications funded (CISSP, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security)
  • Inclusive, high-trust culture, named in the Times Top 100 Companies to Work For
  • Clear progression into Principal Architect / Security Lead pathways

About the company

If you're passionate about secure cloud and application design and want to work for one of the UK's most respected digital transformation consultancies, send your CV or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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