Security Architect – London, UK
Salary up to £95,000, total package of £110,000
1-3 days onsite hybrid working (project dependent, some weeks remote)
SC clearance required, and eligibility to obtain DV clearance
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