Security Architect

We are supporting a public sector organisation in the NHS or central government space that is looking for an experienced Security Architect to support the design and assurance of secure digital, data, and cloud platforms. The role has a strong focus on modern cloud architecture and emerging AI-enabled services.

This is a hands-on architecture role, working closely with engineering, data, and programme teams to ensure security is embedded by design.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and assurance of secure cloud and hybrid architectures
• Define and maintain security and cloud architecture patterns, principles, and standards
• Provide security and cloud input into solution designs, technical reviews, and delivery governance
• Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and security design reviews
• Advise on secure use of cloud-native services, data platforms, and AI-enabled services
• Ensure architectures align with NHS or central government security policies and NCSC guidance
• Work closely with delivery teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders

• Proven experience working as a Security Architect in complex enterprise environments
• Strong cloud architecture experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Deep understanding of cloud security controls, shared responsibility models, and identity and access management
• Solid grounding in modern infrastructure, DevSecOps, and zero trust principles
• Experience within the NHS or UK central government is essential
• Strong knowledge of public sector security frameworks and standards (for example NCSC guidance, DSPT, ISO 27001)
• Awareness of AI infrastructure, including security considerations around data pipelines, model hosting, and AI-enabled services

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting data platforms, analytics, or AI/ML initiatives
• Exposure to large-scale cloud migrations or digital transformation programmes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills