This organisation delivers secure, high-impact digital solutions into some of the UK’s most sensitive defence and national security environments. As their work continues to scale, they’re looking for a Security Architect to help design, assure and protect complex systems that genuinely matter.
Role Overview
- Location: Farnborough (Hybrid working)
- Industry: Defence & National Security / Secure Technology
- Security Clearance: Must have valid SC level or above
What You’ll Be Doing
- Designing and delivering security architectures across defence and security programmes
- Performing risk management activities using recognised industry frameworks
- Ensuring security solutions are proportionate to system criticality and classification
- Collaborating with IT architects and subject matter experts to embed security throughout delivery
- Applying secure-by-design principles across complex technical environments
- Producing assurance and compliance evidence aligned to MOD regulations
- Designing and evaluating mitigation options for identified vulnerabilities
- Working closely with software, infrastructure, DevSecOps and cyber teams
- Supporting the strategic direction of security initiatives across multiple projects
Main Skills Needed
- Experience as a Security Architect within regulated or high-assurance environments
- Strong risk management capability using frameworks such as NIST 800-53
- Ability to work hands-on with technical teams at architecture and design level
- Experience selecting and designing security controls across networks, identity, endpoints, cryptography and data
- Knowledge of legal and regulatory considerations within cyber security
- Proven ability to produce high-quality security and assurance documentation
- Familiarity with MOD standards such as JSP 604 / 453 and associated artefacts
- Eligibility for UK government security clearance (or willingness to undergo vetting)
What’s in It for You
- The chance to work on meaningful programmes supporting defence and national security
- Exposure to modern cloud, DevSecOps and secure engineering practices
- A collaborative culture built around agility, innovation and inclusivity
- Opportunities to grow alongside experienced technical and operational leaders
- Hybrid working and a people-focused approach to career development
- A role where your architectural decisions genuinely shape outcomes
Call to Action
Think it could be a fit? We’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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