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# Senior Cyber Security Architect

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Aldermaston, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £187,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840588329-senior-cyber-security-architect

## About the Role

* Strong background as a Security Architect in secure or classified environments
 * Deep understanding of security frameworks, architecture methodologies, and enterprise-level security principles
 * Experience working with HMG, MoD, and NCSC guidance and accreditation processes
 * Demonstrable experience in developing and assuring secure designs and technical risk assessments
 * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

## Description

* Act as the primary security architecture lead for complex IT systems and programmes
 * Develop and apply security architecture principles aligned with HMG, MoD, and NCSC standards
 * Guide solution architects on embedding security controls and designs across project lifecycles
 * Review and assure high/low-level solution designs for compliance and risk mitigation
 * Facilitate system accreditations and interface with NCSC and other national authorities
 * Conduct technical risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and IT Health Checks
 * Lead Security Working Groups and represent security interests in cross-functional settings
 * Provide leadership in embedding security architecture best practices across the wider team


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