Security Architect

Security Architect - Manchester or London, UK

• Up to £80,000 DOE
• 3 days onsite hybrid working
• SC clearance required, and eligibility to obtain DV

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a well-established consultancy delivering complex Technology and Cyber Security programmes into the Defence and Security sector. They are known for combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people focused culture.

Due to continued growth across secure government projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Security Architect to join their expanding team.

THE BENEFITS

• Clear progression pathways and structured development
• Funded certifications and professional training
• Exposure to high profile national security programmes

THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

As Security Architect, you will act as a senior technical authority responsible for designing and assuring secure solutions across complex environments.

You will:

• Develop security architectures aligned to client policy and regulatory frameworks
• Lead technical security design across infrastructure, cloud and application environments
• Collaborate with SMEs across Identity, Security Testing and Privacy
• Conduct risk assessments and support threat modelling activities
• Provide clear justification of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure alignment to industry standards and government security requirements

SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience operating as a Security Architect or similar senior security role
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS or similar frameworks
• Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access control
• Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS, firewalls and vulnerability assessment tools
• Knowledge of threat modelling and risk assessment

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit, subject to required skills, your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Security Architect, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, NIST, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Risk Assessment, Threat Modelling, SIEM, Defence, NSD