Security Architect

Security Architect

Location: Remote (UK) with occasional onsite attendance (approximately 1 day per week)

Salary: £70k - £90k

An established IT Security Consultancy is seeking an experienced Security Architect to join its growing cyber security practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a diverse client base across public and private sector environments, helping organisations design, implement and maintain secure technology architectures that meet business, regulatory and security requirements. 
The Role 

• Develop and implement cyber security and architecture patterns. 
• Translate client requirements into secure, technology-based solutions. 
• Provide expert advice on technical and operational security controls. 
• Lead complex cyber security solution deployments for new and existing clients. 
• Produce and own High-Level Design (HLD) documentation. 
• Contribute to security architecture governance, technical design reviews and security standards development. 
• Support project delivery plans, risks, issues and strategic security initiatives. 
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and guide secure solution design. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Strong understanding of security architecture principles, secure operations and industry best practices. 
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver to deadlines. 
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Cyber Security Technical Architect or Security Architect role. 
• Experience working across commercial, public sector or industrial environments. 

Desirable Experience 

• Knowledge of ISO 27001, OWASP, TOGAF, MODAF and related security frameworks. 

Desirable Certifications 

• CISSP 
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect 
• CREST Registered Technical Security Architect 
• NCSC CCP Cyber Security/IA Architect 

Security Clearance 

• Candidates must hold current SC Clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo the UK Government security clearance process. 

Why Apply? 

• Join a respected and growing cyber security consultancy, working on challenging projects and influencing secure design decisions across a broad range of technologies and environments. 

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