Security Architect

Anson McCade
London, UK
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£85,000.0 - £140,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Cyber Security Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture Systems Integration Togaf SC Clearance

Job description

Are you an experienced Security Architect looking to work on complex transformation programmes across a wide range of industries? We’re seeking Security Architect Consultants to help organisations design secure, resilient technology solutions that enable innovation while managing security risk.

Working as part of multidisciplinary delivery teams, you’ll define security architectures for enterprise-scale projects, collaborating with technical specialists, client stakeholders and delivery teams to deliver secure-by-design solutions across a variety of technologies and industries.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design end-to-end security architectures for complex transformation programmes, producing conceptual, logical and implementation architecture designs.
  • Develop secure solution architectures that balance business objectives, security requirements and operational needs.
  • Assess existing security architectures and recommend improvements aligned with industry best practice.
  • Provide security architecture guidance throughout the full project lifecycle, from design through to implementation.
  • Work closely with architects, engineers, delivery teams and client stakeholders to embed security into enterprise solutions.
  • Apply security architecture frameworks, patterns and principles to manage technology and business risk.
  • Support agile delivery teams by providing security expertise throughout design, build and implementation phases.
  • Participate in technical workshops, architecture reviews and collaborative problem-solving sessions with internal teams and clients., * Deliver security architecture across a diverse portfolio of enterprise transformation projects.
  • Work alongside experienced consultants, architects and engineering specialists within collaborative delivery teams.
  • Access ongoing learning, professional development and industry-recognised certifications.
  • Clear career progression with the option to develop as a technical specialist without moving into people management.
  • Hybrid working environment with exposure to a wide range of clients, industries and technologies.
  • Join an inclusive culture that values innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.

Please note: Due to the nature of some projects, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and typically have at least five years of continuous UK residency.

Requirements

  • Strong background in information security and enterprise security architecture.
  • Experience delivering security solutions across large-scale infrastructure, cloud or systems integration projects.
  • Knowledge of security architecture methodologies, frameworks and secure design principles.
  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, IISP or CCP are highly desirable.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical and business risk.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience working within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.

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