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# Security Architect

- **Company:** Search26
- **Location:** Swindon, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £68,000.0 - £108,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Software Security, SC Clearance, Terraform, Devsecops
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5886017290

## About the Role

* Strong experience in Security Architecture / Security Engineering
 * A genuinely hands-on technical background
 * Experience designing and implementing security solutions
 * Strong understanding of secure software development
 * Experience with Azure and/or AWS
 * Scripting/programming experience such as Python, PowerShell or Bash
 * Infrastructure as Code experience such as Terraform, ARM or Ansible
 * Experience working within a consultancy or client-facing environment
 * Experience across healthcare, defence or the public sector would be particularly valuable
 * SC clearance is required for some positions

## Description

* Help design and implement secure solutions
 * Work closely with engineering teams and clients to make sure security is built into the way systems are designed and developed
 * Focus on Application Security, Cloud Security, DevSecOps, Secure Software Development Lifecycles, Threat Modelling, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, and security tooling and controls
 * Work with development and engineering teams to implement security requirements
 * Provide technical security advice to clients and project teams

Technologies:

 * ARM
 * AWS
 * Ansible
 * Architect
 * Azure
 * Bash
 * Cloud
 * DevSecOps
 * PowerShell
 * Python
 * Security
 * Terraform

More:

We are offering Security Architect opportunities for candidates who enjoy being hands-on technically rather than sitting purely on the governance or compliance side. This is a growing cyber capability, giving you the opportunity to work across a range of technically interesting client projects and have a genuine influence on how security solutions are designed and delivered. The role is remote-first, with travel to client sites where required.


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