Security Architect Consultant

Overview

As part of PA Consulting’s Digital & Data team, you will shape secure software architectures for diverse client programmes. You’ll translate business needs into scalable security designs and oversee end-to-end architecture views. You collaborate cross-functionally to improve security postures, solve complex problems, and drive trusted outcomes. This role offers a culture of learning, growth, and hands-on impact across multiple sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Private healthcare for you and family
• 25 days annual leave (+1/2 day on Christmas Eve)
• Generous pension scheme
• Community and charity involvement
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end security architecture and deliver architecture views (Conceptual, Logical, Implementation) for projects
• Design secure system architectures using patterns and principles to manage business and security risk
• Review and enhance client security measures with innovative architecture solutions
• Work in an agile environment across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Participate in live whiteboarding sessions and collaborative problem solving with teams
• Contribute to internal projects and maintain a client-centric, outcomes-focused mindset

Key requirements

• Solid foundation in information security
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, SABSA)
• Experience delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in fast-paced settings

• Collaboration
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Security architecture design
• Security patterns and principles
• Experience with large-scale infrastructure/security integration

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