Lead Security Architect

On behalf of the MOD we are looking for a Lead Security Architect (Inside IR35) for a 5 month contract. Hybrid working with 1 day per week in Corsham or Bristol. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad. The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD''s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management. As a Lead Security Architect your main responsibilities will be to:. Interact with senior stakeholders across departments.. Reach and influence a wide range of people across larger teams and communities.. Understand the impact of decisions, balancing requirements and deciding between approaches.. Produce particular patterns and support quality assurance.. Be the point of escalation for architects in lower-grade roles.. Lead the technical design of systems and services. Essential:. An active SC Clearance is an essential ..... full job details .....