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# Information Security Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £72,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Business Process Model and Notation, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Linux, Industry Standard Architecture, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Secure Coding, UML, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker, Service Stack, Microservices
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=05392702c663299f

## About the Role

What you could bringMost roles of this type require the following:Must-have

 * Proven experience architecting security solutions in enterprise environments
 * Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
 * Knowledge of network security, including DMZ design, firewalls and load balancing (F5)
 * Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
 * Familiarity with CI/CD security and secure development practices
 * CISSP certification or equivalent professional security qualification
 * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
 * Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-have

 * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform)
 * Knowledge of SAP security and enterprise resource planning security
 * Understanding of data security and data pipeline protection
 * Experience with compliance frameworks and security standards
 * Scripting knowledge (Python, Bash)

## Description

* Designing and architecting security solutions across hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure
 * Conducting security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
 * Collaborating with development teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and microservices architectures
 * Evaluating and implementing security tools and technologies (firewalls, DMZ configurations, F5 load balancing)
 * Documenting security architectures using industry-standard methods (UML, BPMN)
 * Providing technical security guidance on infrastructure technologies including Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux/Windows environments
 * Supporting compliance and quality management processes aligned with security frameworks
 * Mentoring team members on security principles and architectural best practices, What roles of this type could offerMost roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * The opportunity to design security architectures that protect critical business systems and data
 * Exposure to modern cloud technologies and evolving security challenges
 * Scope to develop expertise across multiple technology stacks and platforms
 * Collaborative working with talented engineering and technology teams
 * Professional development through hands-on experience with emerging security technologies
 * Potential for contract extension and progression within cyber security specialisms
 * Flexibility in working arrangements across our UK locations (Manchester, Bristol, London)


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