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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect - **Company:** Actica Consulting Ltd - **Location:** Guildford, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £53,214.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software as a Service, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Security, Togaf - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5848946556 ## About the Role A track record in security architecture for digital projects or programmes is essential, with experience within the Defence and / or UK Public Sector being desirable. You must hold at least one security architecture relevant qualification (e.g. a relevant degree, CISSP etc.). The fast-changing nature of the ICT environment together with the need to resource multiple, ad-hoc assignments also requires the individual to be intellectually agile, proactive and self-motivated - with the ability to apply a structured approach to often unfamiliar subject matter. A broad experience of cyber security is highly desirable, including: · Threat modelling and risk management. · Security architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., Zero Trust, SABSA, TOGAF, NIST) · Public and private clouds. · Network security, identity, credential and access management (ICAM), encryption, and endpoint security. · Application security for Software as a Service (SaaS), COTS applications and bespoke software. · Software Development Lifecycles including SecDevOps and CI/CD pipelines · Operational Technology. · Operating at multiple classifications (Official, Secret and Top Secret) and the security of cross domain solutions. The nature of Actica's business means that a wide and varied background is preferable and the capability to adapt quickly to change is always required. ## Description As a Security Architect at Actica, you will have the opportunity to provide support to a wide range of high-profile UK public sector and defence organisations. You will help ensure the security of nationally critical projects that make a real difference to people's everyday lives. You will provide consultancy to UK public sector and defence organisations to help them protect their systems and data whilst ensuring they meet the needs of their users. You will analyse threats, develop security solutions and ensure that security is embedded in delivery and operation. You will also research and assess new or unfamiliar technologies to identify security benefits and potential weaknesses. Our position as a client-side advisor means that this role requires significant stakeholder engagement, dealing directly with the client, including in resolving day-day issues involved in assignment delivery and developing follow-on opportunities, so excellent interpersonal and influencing skills are essential. You will produce high-quality formal deliverables, sometimes to challenging timescales. Responsibilities Working either individually or as part of a larger Actica team, you will undertake consultancy assignments that could include: · Direct engagement with clients to understand their cyber security threats, risk appetite and constraints. · Identifying security risks and appropriate countermeasures. · Working with solution architects and risk advisors to define and document an appropriate security architecture to meet the business need and address the cyber security threats. · Selecting appropriate security controls and allocating them to solution components. · Providing assurance to ensure that solutions address the cyber security threats. · Supporting production of cyber security policy and processes. · Supporting client procurements, including developing security requirements and evaluating options. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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