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# Security Architect

- **Company:** TechShack
- **Location:** UK
- **Salary:** £117,000.0 - £130,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Mod Security, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-0B0718B81733D271BD/

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a Security Architect or Cyber Security Consultant within Defence or Government.
 * Strong understanding of Defence Digital security policies and secure system architecture.
 * Experience implementing Secure by Design principles.
 * Knowledge of MOD security assurance processes and documentation.
 * Ability to work collaboratively with development teams and third-party suppliers.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

## Description

We're looking for an experienced Security Architect to support the secure design and delivery of a Defence programme. This is a flexible, part time engagement, initially around two days per week, with the potential for increased demand during key project phases.

You'll play a key role in ensuring solutions align with Defence Digital security standards and Secure by Design principles, while helping prepare systems for deployment into a MOD environment., * Provide security architecture guidance across software solutions, ensuring alignment with Defence Digital security standards.

 * Advise on and embed Secure by Design principles throughout the development life cycle.
 * Support the completion of security documentation and assurance activities required for deployment into MOD environments.
 * Work closely with internal teams and subcontractors to ensure security best practices are consistently applied.
 * Review solution designs and provide recommendations to improve security posture and compliance.
 * Support security governance, risk management and assurance activities as required., Security Clearance
 * Current DV Clearance is highly desirable.
 * Candidates holding SC Clearance may be considered where appropriate mitigation is possible.

Contract Details

 * part time engagement (approximately 2 days per week).
 * Flexible drawdown arrangement with additional days during project peaks.
 * Limited travel expected, primarily to London or RAF Wyton when required.


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