Security Assurance Architect - DV Cleared - Outside IR35

Security Assurance Architect - Defence & National Security (DV Cleared) - Outside IR35
Location: Farnborough / Hybrid | Clearance: DV Cleared | Outside IR35 £(Apply online only) per day, long term projects

Looking to use your security architecture and assurance to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner has impressive year-on-year growth secured for the next three years, so there are plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence.

A DV Security Architect or security assurance architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK's most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You'll need strong SecOps design and build experience, along with hands-on involvement in writing security policies, managing formal assurance documentation, and engaging with governance frameworks. Location-wise, this is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based.

Do you want to work on projects that matter - cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can be part of a collaborative team shaping secure, cloud-native architectures, and enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and real variety in your day-to-day.

What you'll be doing
* Designing robust, secure-by-design architectures aligned to MOD and wider government standards
* Writing and maintaining formal security policies and documentation
* Managing risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53 and producing key security artefacts (RMAs, Security Aspects, Test Plans, etc.)
* Working with cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, Software, Infrastructure and Agile delivery
* Leading on security assurance processes across the programme lifecycle
* Providing strategic guidance on cyber security, threat mitigation, and compliance
* Engaging with MOD stakeholders, accreditors, and assurance bodies to meet regulatory requirements

What you'll bring
* Strong experience in designing and assuring security architectures in Defence or similar secure sectors
* Experience writing security policies and working with formal assurance processes
* Deep understanding of security components (cryptography, access control, data inspection etc.)
* Familiarity with JSP 604/453 and MOD assurance frameworks
* High standards in documentation and stakeholder communication
* Currently DV (Developed Vetting) Cleared

Bonus if you have: DevSecOps, Agile or CI/CD experience, or exposure to tools like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJS, MongoDB, or Kafka

Do you want to work on some of the best projects in the MOD & Defence world for a high-growth company with long-term project pipelines and career opportunities?