Security ArchitectSalary: 85,000 + Benefits Location: Bristol (Hybrid)
This is a high-impact Security Architect role within a global defence technology organisation, offering the opportunity to shape secure architectures for mission-critical systems used in high-assurance environments. You will sit at the heart of product and platform design, embedding security by design across the full software lifecycle and influencing engineering decisions at architectural level.
The role combines deep technical security expertise with strategic influence, governance, and stakeholder engagement. It is ideal for an experienced Security Architect who wants to work on complex, meaningful systems with real-world national security impact, while enjoying hybrid working and strong professional development opportunities.
SkillsSecure architecture design and secure-by-design principlesRisk assessment, threat modelling, and vulnerability managementSecurity frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST 800-30/53, OWASPCloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP)Incident response, penetration testing, and remediation conceptsPersuasive communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersExcellent analytical, documentation, and problem-solving capability
KnowledgeMOD and UK Government security standards (JSP, Def Stan 05-138/139)Regulatory and compliance requirements in high-security environmentsSecure software development lifecycle (SSDLC)Defence and government security operating environmentsModern security architecture patterns and governance models
ExperienceProven experience designing secure architectures for complex systemsOperating in regulated, high-assurance, or defence-related environmentsWorking across engineering teams to embed security early in designProducing security architecture artefacts, risk assessments, and design assuranceEngaging with stakeholders to translate security risk into business impactEligibility for SC clearance (or ability to obtain)