Cyber Security Architect (Hold Active SC And NPPV3)

Cyber Security Architect (Hold Active SC And NPPV3)

Location: Remote, UK-based.

Duration: Until 31/07/2026.

Contractor must hold active SC + NPPV3 clearance.

Role Overview:

• Lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams to ensure all platforms meet stringent security requirements.
• Prepare environments for secure onboarding and align with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks.
• Identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements to meet security baselines.
• Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and design reviews to ensure mutual understanding of requirements.
• Define and enforce security standards, patterns, and principles across all platforms.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and organizational security policies.
• Certify that platforms are fully secured and operational before onboarding activities.
• Implement controls for identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants and onboarding processes.
• Provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and decision records.
• Report on compliance status and readiness to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, cloud security (Azure, AWS), and multi-tenant environments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Proficiency in identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Information Services

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