Technical Cyber Security Consultant - Security Architect
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About the Role: Security Architect
In this role you'll work within our Consulting team, supporting new and existing clients across various sectors to define and implement security architectures and solutions that match their requirements. You'll work in close partnership with clients to ensure the delivery of expert services by complementing their inhouse Information and Cyber Security resources combining expertise in information security, security architecture and business advice.
Working across the business and multiple technology platforms, you will play a key role in ensuring our clients make the best use of their existing technology and make proportionate, risk-informed decisions, ensuring protection of client assets and transformation of their security architecture., * Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal.
- Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns.
- Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.
- Validate security controls and their effectiveness.
- Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public).
- Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures.
- Conduct threat modelling and risk analysis.
- Design proportional security controls using native cloud technologies.
- Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints., Technical Cyber Security Consultant Locations Remote Remote status Hybrid
Requirements
Do you have experience in PKI?, Role Requirements: Candidates must hold government security vetting at SC level and be able to meet UK residency requirements., * Prior and demonstrable experience gained as a Security Architect
- Proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, risk management, or related fields.
- Strong working knowledge of:
o Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements).
o Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8.
o HMG and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance.
o Cloud security including Amazon Web Service offerings such as KMS, IAM and ECS. o Event-driven microservice architectures using native cloud technology. o Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. o Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management and Role-based Access Controls.
Certifications
o Relevant certifications, e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Azure Solutions Architect, CISSP, CISM or other.
o Have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Secure Systems Architecture.
Benefits & conditions
- Purpose-Driven Work - Help protect businesses and communities from evolving cyber threats.
- Growth & Development - Access mentoring, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and continuous learning platforms.
- Inclusive Culture - We champion diversity through our Women's Network, Neurodiversity Awareness, and Inclusion Committee.
- Flexible Working - Hybrid and remote options to support work-life balance.
- Top-Tier Benefits - Competitive salary, private healthcare, wellbeing support, generous holiday allowance, and more.
