- Pay
- £71–107k
- Where
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Make your mark as an Information Security Architect in the Cybersecurity sector, based in Cambridge.
Cambridge has quietly become one of the UK's strongest hubs for cybersecurity talent, sitting alongside the city's deep bench of deep tech and life sciences firms that all need serious protection.
This business, an established but still-growing SME, has built its reputation on defending complex systems rather than talking about it.
They're after an Information Security Architect who can design the defences, not just audit them after the fact.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design and own the security architecture across cloud, network and application layers Translate business risk into practical, enforceable security controls Review new systems and vendor proposals before they go live, flagging weaknesses early Lead threat modelling sessions and feed findings into the wider security roadmap Work with engineering teams to embed security into the development lifecycle, not bolt it on afterwards Produce clear documentation and present architecture decisions to senior stakeholders Here are the skills you'll need: Proven experience as an Information Security Architect or in a similar senior security design role Strong grasp of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST or Cyber Essentials Plus Hands-on knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS or GCP) and network architecture Confidence explaining technical risk to non-technical leadership.
This matters more than people expect A methodical approach to problem-solving, paired with the patience to document properly Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM or SABSA) are a strong advantage Key perks and benefits: £71,000 to £107,000, depending on experience Hybrid working, with regular time in the Cambridge office balanced against home working Private medical insurance and a solid pension contribution Generous annual leave plus flexible working arrangements Bonus scheme and genuine room to grow into a more senior architecture or leadership track Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Demand for skilled security professionals keeps climbing as threats grow more sophisticated and boards finally start taking risk seriously.
Cambridge, with its concentration of tech, biotech and research-driven firms, offers a dense network of employers who need exactly this kind of expertise.
Few sectors reward sharp, careful thinking as consistently as this one.
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