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# Security Architect - Consultant / Senior Consultant

- **Company:** Harrington Boyd
- **Location:** Chalfont Saint Peter, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £52,000.0 - £74,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture, Togaf, SC Clearance
- **Published:** October 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5913703879

## About the Role

* Relevant experience in security architecture or security solution design; applicants do not need to currently hold the title of Security Architect.
 * Meaningful architecture or solution-design experience as a Security Architect, Security Consultant, Security Engineer, or other technical security professional.
 * Experience may include designing or reviewing HLDs/LLDs and technical architectures; threat modelling and Secure by Design; cloud security across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP; security architecture across infrastructure, networks, applications, or integration environments; large-scale infrastructure, cloud, or technology transformation programmes; working within an Architecture or Design team; translating technical or business requirements into secure solutions; and client-facing consulting or stakeholder management.
 * Certifications or knowledge of frameworks such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, NIST, or CIISec/CCP would be beneficial.
 * Must be capable of obtaining the appropriate UK security clearance. Some assignments may require higher levels of National Security Vetting, and candidates should have the UK residency and right-to-work history needed to meet relevant clearance requirements.

## Description

* Design and shape security solutions across complex technology transformation programmes.
 * Translate business and security requirements into practical security architectures and technical designs.
 * Work across cloud, infrastructure, networks, integration, applications, and enterprise security.
 * Produce and review security architecture and design documentation.
 * Conduct threat modelling and identify security risks in proposed solutions.
 * Apply Secure by Design principles throughout the technology lifecycle.
 * Work with Solution Architects, Engineers, delivery teams, and senior client stakeholders.
 * Review existing architectures and recommend improvements or alternative approaches.
 * Use recognised security frameworks and architecture methodologies to support design decisions.
 * Help clients balance security requirements with wider technical and business objectives.

Technologies:

 * AWS
 * Architect
 * Azure
 * Cloud
 * GCP
 * Support
 * Security
 * TOGAF