Outside IR35 Contract offering £650 per day
Active SC Clearance or higher required
Hybrid working in Preston – On-site 3 days per week
Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme!
We are seeking a Cyber Security Architectwith a hands‑on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure‑by‑design principles, and engineering‑led security integration.
You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:
- Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
- Security Requirements Specification
- Security Principles Framework
- Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
- Reusable Security Pattern Library
- Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)
We are looking for someone with:
- Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience
- Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
- Proven experience applying secure‑by‑design principles
- Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern‑based design
- SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress)
Engagement Model
- 3 days per week on site in an air‑gapped environment
- Location: Preston
- Initial contract will be for 3-6 months, with an option to extend (this programme is planned for few years)
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