Security Architect – Manchester, UK
- Salary dependant on grade
- 1-3 days onsite hybrid working (project dependent, some weeks remote)
- SC clearance required, and eligibility to obtain DV
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a well-established consultancy delivering complex Technology and Cyber Security programmes into the Defence and Security sector. They are known for combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people focused culture.
Due to continued growth across secure government projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Security Architect to join their expanding team.
THE BENEFITS
- Clear progression pathways and structured development
- Funded certifications and professional training
- Exposure to high profile national security programmes
THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE
As Security Architect, you will act as a senior technical authority responsible for designing and assuring secure solutions across complex environments.
You will:
- Develop security architectures aligned to client policy and regulatory frameworks
- Lead technical security design across infrastructure, cloud and application environments
- Collaborate with SMEs across Identity, Security Testing and Privacy
- Conduct risk assessments and support threat modelling activities
- Provide clear justification of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ensure alignment to industry standards and government security requirements
SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Experience operating as a Security Architect or similar senior security role
- Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS or similar frameworks
- Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
- Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access control
- Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS, firewalls and vulnerability assessment tools
- Knowledge of threat modelling and risk assessment
KEY SKILLS
Security Architect, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, NIST, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Risk Assessment, Threat Modelling, SIEM, Defence, NSD
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