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# Security Architect / Cyber Security Architect

- **Company:** Version 1 Solutions Limited
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Payment Systems, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Segmentation, PCI Data Security Standards, Systems Development Life Cycle, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Systems Integration, Software Security, CIS Benchmarks, Static Application Security Testing, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10156055/security-architect-cyber-security-architect/

## About the Role

You'll have designed and validated security architectures for enterprise-scale programmes, across cloud platforms, application security, identity and access management, and system integration. You can point to successful outcomes and take clear ownership of the security design decisions that got there.
Cloud and application security; experience securing workloads on AWS and/or Azure, including network segmentation, IAM, encryption, secrets management, and security monitoring. You understand AppSec practices including secure SDLC, SAST/DAST tooling, API security, and container security in agile delivery contexts.
Experience directly working with clients and senior stakeholders to assess risk, facilitate threat modelling, and build consensus around security approaches. You communicate clearly with both technical teams and non-technical leadership.

Highly Desirable

GOV.UK and public sector compliance: experience working within GOV.UK digital standards, GDS service assessments, NCSC guidance, and UK government security classifications (Official, Secret). Familiarity with DSP Toolkit or equivalent assurance frameworks.

Financial services security: experience designing controls for regulated financial environments, including FCA/PRA expectations, PCI-DSS, and secure integration patterns for core banking or payment systems.
Security frameworks and standards: working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or SABSA. Holds or is working towards CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
GenAI security: experience assessing and mitigating risks in AI/ML solution architectures, including data exposure, prompt injection, model supply chain, and output integrity.



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