Security Architect - SC Cleared

Security Solutions Architect – SC Cleared - Data Centric Security, Zero Trust

Location: Corsham/Northwood - Full Remote working with occasional visits

Clearance: Active SC clearance required

Sector: Defence / National Security

Coltech are supporting a major Defence programme and we're looking for an experienced hands-on Security Architect who has specialised and gained experience specifically in data-centric security with attribute-based access control and SAML-based (or similar) identity enforcement, federation of trust and key management, all in a zero trust architecture.

Knowledge of multi-level cross domain security gateways in a defence or national security context is also important.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure, scalable solution architectures
• Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned to business and IT strategy
• Design secure cloud, application and network architectures
• Ensure consistent integration of security controls across platforms and systems
• Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams and developers
• Translate business requirements into secure technical designs
• Present security strategy and roadmaps to senior leadership

Skills & Experience

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies
• Experience with military or law enforcement operational information technologies.
• Strong background in Cross Domain Security & Zero Trust architectures
• Expertise in Data Centric Security: identity federation, ABAC (Attribute-based Access Control), key management, and other related security solutions.
• Knowledge of secure transactional and message distribution technologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you'd like to explore this contract, apply directly or reach out for a confidential chat.

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