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# Security Architect

- **Company:** Datasource
- **Location:** Wiltshire, UK
- **Salary:** £75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Geospatial Intelligence, Open Source Intelligence, Working Model 2D, Togaf, Devsecops
- **Published:** May 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.datasourcerecruitment.co.uk/jobs/security-architect-1/

## About the Role

· Proven experience in security architecture design across complex IT or defence environments.

· Strong knowledge of Information Assurance, Cyber Security and threat modelling methodologies.

· Working knowledge of MoD or Government IT security at SECRET classification and above.

· Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or MODAF.

· Experience formulating, recording and managing security risk using recognised risk methodologies.

· Understanding of Secure by Design principles and their application across a programme lifecycle.

· Ability to communicate complex security risk clearly to both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.

· Experience leading small teams and operating independently in a senior technical capacity.

The client would also like to see some of the below, but this is not essential:

· BSc in Information Security or significant commercial experience in a programme security environment.

· Professional certification in CISSP, CISM, CRISC or CGRC.

· Demonstrable knowledge of Government Standard 007, ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks.

· Experience or knowledge of Cloud security architecture across one or more major Cloud providers.

· Experience with DevSecOps tooling, processes and Supply Chain security management.

· Problem management and/or ITIL experience, or knowledge of intelligence disciplines such as GEOINT, SIGINT or OSINT.

## Description

· Develop and manage security architecture specifications, threat models, standards and roadmaps.

· Apply Secure by Design principles across collective training and deployed IT environments.

· Lead security engagement with senior internal and external stakeholders, including the British Army.

· Capture, analyse and decompose complex security requirements across the programme lifecycle.

· Drive security technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts and risk assessments.

· Embed security controls within wider system architectures through close collaboration with fellow architects.

· Support development of Risk Management Framework documentation and security assurance activities.

· Advise leadership on cybersecurity risks, emerging technologies and strategic security direction.


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