Security Architect

We are looking for a Security Architect to provide technical leadership and architectural expertise across large-scale IT and digital transformation programmes. This is an opportunity to influence the design of secure technology solutions, develop security architectures and advise clients on managing complex cyber risks.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and clients to ensure security is embedded into solutions from the outset. The Role

• Design and develop secure solution architectures across complex IT and digital transformation programmes.
• Define security architecture principles, patterns and reference architectures.
• Lead threat modelling and identify vulnerabilities across systems and infrastructure.
• Provide architectural guidance on cloud security, network security, identity and access management, encryption and privileged access management.
• Advise clients on security risks, mitigation strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Translate complex technical security challenges into clear architectural recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Influence technical design decisions, ensuring security is integrated throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Support major transformation programmes across UK Government, Defence and the wider public sector.

• Proven experience in Security Architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or government environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, security architecture and risk management.
• Experience designing secure IT solutions and developing architectural frameworks or reference architectures.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including IAM, PAM, SSO, network security and encryption.
• Experience with threat modelling, security assessments and architectural risk analysis.
• Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and PCI-DSS.
• Experience with cloud and/or network security would be highly advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical and business decisions.
• CISSP, SABSA or equivalent security architecture certifications would be beneficial.