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# Security Architect - SC Cleared

- **Company:** Roc Search
- **Location:** South West England, UK (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £80,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Togaf, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/security-architect-sc-cleared/57424789

## About the Role

Essential

 * Live SC clearance (minimum). Candidates with DV are also welcome
 * Current (live) CISSP certification
 * Strong experience in cyber security architecture, cloud security architecture (AWS or Azure), or enterprise security architecture
 * Confident working directly with customers and communicating at both technical and senior levels
 * Based in the south or south west of England and happy to travel to customer sites

Desirable

 * TOGAF certification
 * Background working in the defence sector

## Description

They are looking for a Security Architect to join the team and support defence customers in designing and delivering secure, resilient solutions. You will act as a trusted technical adviser, working with customers to shape security architecture across complex environments, and you will have a genuine voice in how the consultancy develops its security offering., * Design and review security architectures across cyber, cloud and enterprise environments

 * Provide expert security advice to defence customers, translating technical risk into clear, practical recommendations
 * Develop secure cloud architectures in AWS or Azure
 * Work with customer and delivery teams to ensure security is built in from the start
 * Produce high-quality architecture documentation, designs and assurance artefacts
 * Travel to customer sites as needed to engage stakeholders and support delivery, * Specialist, mission-led work supporting defence customers
 * Small-business culture with visibility and influence
 * A role where your expertise is valued and your input shapes the outcome
 * [Benefits, e.g. flexible working, training budget, certification support]