Security Architect
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Job description
- We define end-to-end security architecture and deliver solutions for projects or programs, including conceptual, logical, and implementation architecture views.
- We design secure system architectures using patterns and principles to manage business and security risks.
- We review and enhance clients current security measures by applying innovative security architecture solutions.
- We work to agile best practices and collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.
- We use our technical skills to solve problems with clients and contribute to internal projects.
- We participate in live in-person whiteboarding sessions and asynchronous communication to solve problems as a team.
Requirements
- We have a solid foundation in information security.
- We hold relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, or SABSA.
- We have experience delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
- We thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- We enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
- For some UK roles, we meet the required UK security clearance and residency requirements.
About the company
We are PA Consulting, a global management consulting firm of over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. We work across sectors including consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport, with offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. Our Digital & Data community offers a flexible, inclusive, trust-based environment with hybrid working, a technical career track option, broad project variety, peer support, coaching, mentoring, and a strong learning culture with training and certification support. We also offer private healthcare for you and your family, 25 days of annual leave plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve, the option to buy 5 additional days, a generous pension, annual performance bonus, PA share ownership, tax-efficient benefits, and opportunities to support community and charity initiatives. We are committed to inclusion, equality, and supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our people.
last updated 39 week of 2026
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