Security Architect

• Support the development, review, and approval of architecture documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs)
• Provide feedback and guidance to projects, programmes, and formal Architecture Governance Boards in accordance with SoR Requirement 29
• Ensure consistent implementation of architecture processes aligned to Defence standards, approved architectural blueprints, and design patterns
• Provide subject matter expertise into solution design activities, ensuring alignment with Secure by Design (SbD) principles
• Collaborate closely with Workstream Leads, Security Assurance Coordinators (SACs), SbD Leads, and Risk Leads to maintain architectural coherence across programmes
• Contribute to architectural governance and design assurance activities to reduce delivery risk and improve security outcomes
• Support the adoption and application of defence security standards and architectural governance frameworks

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Security Architecture or related security assurance roles
• Applied experience of defence security standards, design assurance, and architectural governance
• Experience working within Defence environments or programmes
• Demonstrable experience supporting secure solution design and governance processes

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold either:

One of the following:

• UKCSC Principal - Secure System Architecture

Or two or more of the following:

• TOGAF
• MODAF
• CCSP
• SABSA Practitioner, * Strong understanding of secure architecture principles and governance
• Knowledge of Secure by Design (SbD) methodologies
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide clear architectural direction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience working within regulated or high-assurance environments
• Ability to balance security requirements with operational and programme needs

Benefits/Value Delivered

• Improved quality and consistency of security architecture and Secure by Design outputs
• Strong alignment with Defence architecture governance and standards
• Reduced risk of rework through early-stage design assurance
• Enhanced confidence in security controls across all classifications
• Improved collaboration and architectural coherence across programmes and workstreams