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# Security Architect - (Active SC Clearance Required)

- **Company:** gb
Sanderson Government and Defence
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £143,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Togaf, SC Clearance, Cybercrime, CIS Benchmarks
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/security-architect/sanderson-government-and-defence-job107961582

## About the Role

* 5+ years' experience within Security Architecture, Cyber Security or a closely related technical security role.
 * Experience working within government or highly regulated environments.
 * Good knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
 * Experience with Azure security services, identity management and cloud-native security controls.
 * Exposure to threat modelling and risk assessment methodologies.
 * Understanding of security assurance and controls testing activities.
 * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Desirable Skills & Certifications

 * CISSP, CISM, SABSA or TOGAF
 * Azure or AWS cloud certifications
 * Knowledge of PKI, Encryption, PAM and RBAC
 * Experience with cloud security posture management tools

## Description

You'll work across project teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle, helping teams manage risk, apply security standards, and deliver resilient solutions in complex environments., * Provide expert security design guidance to delivery and engineering teams.

 * Review solution and product designs to ensure compliance with security standards and best practice.
 * Conduct threat modelling and security risk assessments.
 * Design security controls aligned to organisational risk appetite.
 * Support the deployment of cloud-based services, predominantly within Azure environments.
 * Work with technical teams to validate security control effectiveness.
 * Assist with penetration testing and IT Health Check scoping activities.
 * Review security findings and provide practical remediation guidance.
 * Contribute to security standards, patterns and architecture documentation.
 * Stay informed on evolving cyber threats and attack techniques.


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