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Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture Organisation: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Salary: £69,500 - £90,600 Location: Hanslope Park (Milton Keynes) or East Kilbride - hybrid, min 60% in the office Terms: Permanent, Grade 6 Benefits: 25 days annual leave, Civil Service pension scheme (28.97%) Allen Lane is supporting the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO … in their search for a Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture on a permanent basis. This is a Grade 6 vacancy in growing function within the Information and Cyber Security Department. We are growing our team to take on the ever-changing global security challenges and deliver innovative security solutions that will enable and … empower the FCDO to succeed. The Head of Cyber Security Culture and Architecture is responsible to the Chief Information Security Officer to define, lead and deliver, through their team, the FCDO’s secure architecture and its internal cyber security culture. The role ensures that secure deign is embedded across systems and services while fostering a More ❯

Permanent Based in Milton Keynes £50,000 pa - £60,000 pa Information Security Officer Hybrid Our client are a leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, they help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide … your impact is real. If you're ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we'd love to meet you. An experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance … oversight. The successful candidate will define security standards across our product portfolio, manage security environments, and serve as our central point for ISO27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR compliance while supporting commercial teams with tender responses and client security assurance. Core Responsibilities: Strategic (30%) Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms More ❯

Permanent Based in Milton Keynes £50,000 pa - £60,000 pa Information Security Officer Hybrid Our client are a leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, they help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions … your impact is real. If you're ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we'd love to meet you. An experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance. This is a hands-on role combining strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance … oversight. The successful candidate will define security standards across our product portfolio, manage security environments, and serve as our central point for ISO27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR compliance while supporting commercial teams with tender responses and client security assurance. Core Responsibilities: Strategic (30%) Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms More ❯

About Us Our Information & Technology (I&T) Digital Security organisation is on a mission to deliver scalable, flexible, and effective security services that support the evolving needs of our business. We operate as a centralised team, providing strategic security architecture and assurance across all business units, assets, and change initiatives. Our goal is to proactively mitigate … with our technology partners. Our team is committed to maintaining a secure digital environment that aligns with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. About the Role As an Information Security Architect, you will play a key role in shaping and maintaining our enterprise security architecture. You’ll work closely with enterprise architects, functional area specialists, and security experts to ensure that all IT systems and platforms are designed with robust, scalable, and compliant security solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining security architectural models, standards, and procedures. Advising on security strategies to manage risks and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Supporting the creation of reference architectures and artefacts for More ❯

Information Security Officer A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Information Security Officer to join a leading SaaS organisation providing enterprise-scale solutions. This is a hands-on, strategic role where you’ll take ownership of security strategy, operations, and compliance across multi-cloud environments; ensuring systems remain robust, scalable, and compliant with key standards such as ISO27001 …/DSS, and GDPR. Location: Milton Keynes - hybrid - at least 2 - 3 times a week in office Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + benefits Requirements for Information Security Officer Strong experience in information security within a SaaS or cloud-based software environment Proven success managing ISO27001 certification, audit cycles, and compliance programmes Excellent knowledge of GDPR … and experience embedding data protection into software systems Hands-on experience managing cloud security within Azure and/or AWS environments Knowledge of PCI/DSS standards for payment systems Understanding of application security, secure development lifecycles, and DevSecOps practices Strong communicator, able to translate complex security concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders Advantageous: professional certifications More ❯

Senior Security Consultant (Architecture – AI Specialist) Up to £115,000 + £4,000 car allowance + 15% bonus + benefits Location: Hybrid (UK-based) | Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Our client is a leading global consultancy, delivering large-scale digital transformation and cybersecurity programmes across government and enterprise. They’re now expanding their security architecture function to bring in a senior specialist focused on AI and machine learning security,someone capable of shaping the future of secure, ethical, and compliant AI adoption across critical environments. What you’ll do This is a senior, strategic consulting role — driving AI/ML security architecture, influencing C-suite direction, and ensuring security-by-design across complex AI systems and data pipelines. You’ll define and deliver AI security strategies, develop reference architectures, and provide expert guidance on risk management, data protection, and ethical AI governance. You’ll also play a key role in client engagement, helping shape proposals, define solutions, and drive pre-sales activity. To justify the upper end More ❯

Senior Security Consultant (Architecture – AI Specialist) Up to £115,000 + £4,000 car allowance + 15% bonus + benefits Location: Hybrid (UK-based) | Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Our client is a leading global consultancy, delivering large-scale digital transformation and cybersecurity programmes across government and enterprise. They’re now expanding their security architecture function to bring in a senior specialist focused on AI and machine learning security,someone capable of shaping the future of secure, ethical, and compliant AI adoption across critical environments. What you’ll do This is a senior, strategic consulting role — driving AI/ML security architecture, influencing C-suite direction, and ensuring security-by-design across complex AI systems and data pipelines. You’ll define and deliver AI security strategies, develop reference architectures, and provide expert guidance on risk management, data protection, and ethical AI governance. You’ll also play a key role in client engagement, helping shape proposals, define solutions, and drive pre-sales activity. To justify the upper end More ❯

Senior Security Consultant (Architecture – AI Specialist) Up to £115,000 + £4,000 car allowance + 15% bonus + benefits Location: Hybrid (UK-based) | Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Our client is a leading global consultancy, delivering large-scale digital transformation and cybersecurity programmes across government and enterprise. They’re now expanding their security architecture function to bring in a senior specialist focused on AI and machine learning security,someone capable of shaping the future of secure, ethical, and compliant AI adoption across critical environments. What you’ll do This is a senior, strategic consulting role — driving AI/ML security architecture, influencing C-suite direction, and ensuring security-by-design across complex AI systems and data pipelines. You’ll define and deliver AI security strategies, develop reference architectures, and provide expert guidance on risk management, data protection, and ethical AI governance. You’ll also play a key role in client engagement, helping shape proposals, define solutions, and drive pre-sales activity. To justify the upper end More ❯

and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! The Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), part of Counter Threat & Engineering (CT&E), responds to digital security threats and incidents globally from bp hubs in Houston, Sunbury, Kuala Lumpur, Pune … and Singapore. The Security Operations Center (SOC) raises incidents to CSIRT, which conducts long-term investigations using digital forensics, advanced techniques, and collaborating across bp. Team members must understand bps business segments and address a broad range of security-related questions. You will help ensure enterprise security, enabling safe and secure business operations as part of this … global team. Key Accountabilities Support the bp SOC as an escalation point for security events and incidents. Conduct digital forensic investigations on high-priority incidents to include functions such as host (disk and memory) forensics, network forensics and log analysis. Work across Digital Security and the bp business functions to partner on incidents and to ensure all appropriate More ❯

and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! The Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), part of Counter Threat & Engineering (CT&E), responds to digital security threats and incidents globally from bp hubs in Houston, Sunbury, Kuala Lumpur, Pune … and Singapore. The Security Operations Center (SOC) raises incidents to CSIRT, which conducts long-term investigations using digital forensics, advanced techniques, and collaborating across bp. Team members must understand bps business segments and address a broad range of security-related questions. You will help ensure enterprise security, enabling safe and secure business operations as part of this … global team. Key Accountabilities Support the bp SOC as an escalation point for security events and incidents. Conduct digital forensic investigations on high-priority incidents to include functions such as host (disk and memory) forensics, network forensics and log analysis. Work across Digital Security and the bp business functions to partner on incidents and to ensure all appropriate More ❯

and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner! The Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT), part of Counter Threat & Engineering (CT&E), responds to digital security threats and incidents globally from bp hubs in Houston, Sunbury, Kuala Lumpur, Pune … and Singapore. The Security Operations Center (SOC) raises incidents to CSIRT, which conducts long-term investigations using digital forensics, advanced techniques, and collaborating across bp. Team members must understand bps business segments and address a broad range of security-related questions. You will help ensure enterprise security, enabling safe and secure business operations as part of this … global team. Key Accountabilities Support the bp SOC as an escalation point for security events and incidents. Conduct digital forensic investigations on high-priority incidents to include functions such as host (disk and memory) forensics, network forensics and log analysis. Work across Digital Security and the bp business functions to partner on incidents and to ensure all appropriate More ❯

Role: Information Security Officer Location: Milton Keynes Salary: £50k - £60k Work Pattern: Hybrid Summary: A new position has opened at an exciting software company for an Information Security Officer to lead the organisation's security strategy, operations, and compliance efforts. This hands-on role blends strategic security architecture with day-to-day operational management and … regulatory compliance oversight. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain security standards across the product portfolio, oversee secure system environments, and act as the primary contact for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR compliance. Additionally, this role will support our commercial teams by contributing to tender responses and ensuring client security assurance. The Company: They are a technology … experience and a broad global client base, they develop solutions that simplify complexity and drive smarter, more efficient ways of working. Core Responsibilities: Strategic (30%) Define and maintain robust security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms. Integrate security best practices into product design, development, and roadmap planning. Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new More ❯

Cyber - Technical Security Architect (MOD) Location: Remote + South East/South West on-site presence as required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Technical Cyber Security Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping secure architecture and delivering expert consultancy to our clients, particularly within the MOD … to design, validate, and implement secure solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Provide secure design advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure adherence to security standards, blueprints, and architectural patterns. Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk. Validate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements. Deliver security architecture for cloud and hybrid environments. Scope and review IT Health Checks (ITHC) and produce remediation plans. Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and design proportional controls. Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints. Travel to client sites (approx. 40-60%) as required for classified system access. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess Proven experience working in More ❯

IT Security Engineer Feltham (Hybrid) £45,000 - £55,000 Base + Benefits Overview The IT Security Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security controls that protect the organization’s systems, networks, and data. This role works closely with IT, DevOps, and business teams to ensure that security is embedded throughout technology operations and … architecture. The IT Security Engineer is key to detecting, preventing, and responding to cybersecurity threats in a proactive and efficient manner. Key Responsibilities: Security Architecture & Implementation Design, deploy, and manage security solutions including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, endpoint protection, SIEM, and identity management platforms. Implement secure network architecture and enforce segmentation and least … privilege access controls. Support secure cloud environments across Azure, AWS, or GCP (e.g., IAM, security groups, encryption, KMS). Threat Detection & Incident Response Monitor and analyze security alerts and network traffic for threats or suspicious activity. Lead or support incident response activities: investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting. Conduct root cause analysis and implement security hardening improvements. More ❯

Logiq is a fast‐growing technology company delivering secure, modern platforms for high‐risk, mission‐critical environments across the private sector and UK Central Government. We are expanding our Security Architecture capability and seeking experienced Principal Security Architects who can shape, assure, and enable delivery of secure, cloud‐native services at scale. You will be comfortable working … across the full systems lifecycle, from discovery and architecture through delivery and transition to live, serving as a trusted “customer friend”. You’ll partner with engineering, product, and senior leadership to embed Secure by Design, de‐risk complex change, and simplify security for decision‐makers. A strong grasp of how contemporary cloud‐native services (containers, Kubernetes, microservices …/serverless, identity, secrets, and zero trust patterns) are designed and implemented is essential to success in this role. Our consultants lead parallel workstreams spanning security engineering and assurance, maintain day‐to‐day client engagement, and contribute to presales and bid activity when needed. What you’ll do Secure product & platform delivery (cloud‐native focus) • Provide hands‐on cyber More ❯

Logiq is a fast‐growing technology company delivering secure, modern platforms for high‐risk, mission‐critical environments across the private sector and UK Central Government. We are expanding our Security Architecture capability and seeking experienced Principal Security Architects who can shape, assure, and enable delivery of secure, cloud‐native services at scale. You will be comfortable working … across the full systems lifecycle, from discovery and architecture through delivery and transition to live, serving as a trusted “customer friend”. You’ll partner with engineering, product, and senior leadership to embed Secure by Design, de‐risk complex change, and simplify security for decision‐makers. A strong grasp of how contemporary cloud‐native services (containers, Kubernetes, microservices …/serverless, identity, secrets, and zero trust patterns) are designed and implemented is essential to success in this role. Our consultants lead parallel workstreams spanning security engineering and assurance, maintain day‐to‐day client engagement, and contribute to presales and bid activity when needed. What you’ll do Secure product & platform delivery (cloud‐native focus) • Provide hands‐on cyber More ❯

Logiq is a fast‐growing technology company delivering secure, modern platforms for high‐risk, mission‐critical environments across the private sector and UK Central Government. We are expanding our Security Architecture capability and seeking experienced Principal Security Architects who can shape, assure, and enable delivery of secure, cloud‐native services at scale. You will be comfortable working … across the full systems lifecycle, from discovery and architecture through delivery and transition to live, serving as a trusted “customer friend”. You’ll partner with engineering, product, and senior leadership to embed Secure by Design, de‐risk complex change, and simplify security for decision‐makers. A strong grasp of how contemporary cloud‐native services (containers, Kubernetes, microservices …/serverless, identity, secrets, and zero trust patterns) are designed and implemented is essential to success in this role. Our consultants lead parallel workstreams spanning security engineering and assurance, maintain day‐to‐day client engagement, and contribute to presales and bid activity when needed. What you’ll do Secure product & platform delivery (cloud‐native focus) • Provide hands‐on cyber More ❯

About the role Here at DS Smith, a multi-national sustainable packaging provider, we are looking for a Security Assurance Analyst to join our growing Security Team. The mission of the I&T Digital Security organisation is to deliver an efficient and effective service that has scalability and flexibility to support the demands of a FTSE … business.Supporting Head of Information Security Architecture and Assurance as well as working closely with key stakeholders including Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance, Digital Security, IT and business teams you will focus on core areas such as risk management and security due-diligence reviews ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and relevant security policies and best … practices.In this position you will provide assurance and guidance that the security features, practices, procedures, and architecture of an information system accurately mediates and enforces the security policies.Visibility and the ability to build close working relationships with Information & Technology (I&T) team members, business stakeholders as well as external partners is essential. This will require some ‘on More ❯

Principle Security Architect £120000 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Chelmsford, East of England - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Application Security Architect UK-Wide (London optional) Up to £120,000 + Package - Permanent We're looking for a seasoned Security Architect with a strong focus on application security and a proven track record in consulting. This is an opportunity … to work across complex public sector programmes, helping organisations design secure applications while influencing strategy and best practice across the practice. What you'll be doing: Leading application security architecture for high-profile public sector clients. Advising on and implementing secure development practices aligned with OWASP, threat modelling, and secure SDLC frameworks. Supporting pre-sales, solution design, and … client engagements across consulting projects. Mentoring and upskilling client teams and internal consultants on application security. Experience required: Consulting experience in application security architecture, preferably with exposure to public sector clients. Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure coding practices, threat modelling, and vulnerability management. Experience influencing design and security strategy across large programmes. Strong communication and More ❯

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid/Southeast Region - on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate … with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/… Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the Cyberfort community. More ❯

We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The Opportunity QBE Europe is currently recruiting a SOC Principal Analyst to join our cyber security team in our London Office. Reporting to regional team leads, the SOC Principal Analyst will be a key member of our rapidly growing Global Security Operations team. Your … new role This is an exciting hands-on technical role in which the specialist will use their security skills and knowledge to perform advanced analysis on the collection of cyber threats using high-level proactive and reactive threat hunting methods, classifying, analysing, prioritising and remediating security alerts/events. The focus is to provide effective, proactive and a … highly technical analytical response to cyber security-related incidents to prevent QBE from becoming compromised by modern attack methods and techniques. Main responsibilities: Act as point of escalation and mentor to junior SOC analysts. Translates business objectives into security objectives by providing support in design/architecture for new security applications to improve the current security More ❯

Our investment advisory client is seeking an experienced Director of Information Security to lead the cybersecurity program of a prestigious, globally recognised portfolio company, ensuring the protection of sensitive intellectual property, critical resources, and global operations. This role combines technical expertise with strategic business engagement, ensuring that security is seamlessly integrated across all commercial activities. This role will … oversee the organization’s security strategy, security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, risk identification and mitigation planning/implementation, identity management, network security, privacy, and compliance. The Director will work closely and report to the Group CISO. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to leadership across operations, engineering, and corporate functions. Translate cybersecurity … risks into business terms, enabling executives to make informed decisions. Partner with various areas within the business to embed security into projects & daily operations. Define and drive the overall security roadmap, ensuring it evolves with the business. Lead security benchmarking and strategic planning Continuous assessment of risk across the organization paired with the ability to implement risk More ❯

Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Hybrid/Southeast Region - on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate … with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/… Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the Cyberfort community. More ❯

the impregnability of the clients critical digital assets. This includes securing public-facing portals, safeguarding the vital infrastructure links between Aramco and Saudi government projects, and developing a proactive security posture that anticipates future threats. You are not just a manager; you are a player-coach and a strategic thinker. We are looking for someone currently in a Team … hiring your own team as we grow. Key Responsibilities: Practice Leadership: Define the strategic vision, methodologies, and service offerings for our cybersecurity vertical. Hands-On Technical Delivery: Lead the architecture, design, and hands-on implementation of robust security solutions for critical systems. This includes application security, network security, and infrastructure hardening. Client Liaison: Act as a … trusted security advisor to our key stakeholders at Aramco, translating their complex requirements into actionable, secure technical plans. Compliance & Governance: Ensure all solutions meet the highest standards of compliance, including those specific to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and critical national infrastructure. Team Building: Be prepared to recruit, mentor, and lead a team of top-tier security More ❯

Role: Head of Cyber Security Location: Southampton (Hybrid) Salary: £80,000 £100,000 + Bonus & Equity Prestigious Law Firm | Cyber Leadership | Build & Strengthen Security in Legal Domain Were working with a leading law firm in Southampton that thrives on trust, data integrity, and client confidentiality. As they expand, theyre seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead … from the front, shaping security strategy across legal, IT, and client-facing systems. Youll define security architecture, lead threat assessments, manage incident response, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards relevant to legal practice. This role offers you a unique opportunity to build a security function in a high-stakes environment, with direct exposure to senior leadership … and long-term career paths into broader technology leadership within the firm. Required Skills: Proven track record in senior security roles (e.g. Head of Security, CISO, or equivalent) Strong technical foundation in cloud security, identity & access management, network security, encryption, threat modelling Hands-on knowledge securing hybrid and cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) Experience More ❯