Cyber Architect

Cyber UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 79,796 - 104,703; Full time

Job summary

Cyber UK is looking for a Cyber Security Architect for a contract role in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will work on various projects with a Telecoms end client. Key responsibilities include designing secure architecture and leading security reviews.

Candidates should have strong experience in fixed networks, comprehensive network security knowledge, and the ability to effectively manage stakeholder communication. This opportunity involves developing security standards and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Cyber Security Architect within fixed networks and enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of network security architecture including firewalls and secure connectivity.
• Experience designing secure enterprise solutions across on-premise and hybrid/cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure architecture solutions for fixed network and enterprise environments.
• Lead security architecture reviews for network infrastructure and systems.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security-by-design principles in technology initiatives.

Skills

Cyber Security Architect experience

Network security architecture knowledge

Experience in secure enterprise solutions

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of security frameworks

Job description

Job Description

Outside IR35Pay £500 a day3 month rolling contractECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with a global managed service provider, assisting them with the search for a Cyber Security Architect on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be working with a Telecoms end client across various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure architecture solutions for fixed network and enterprise environments, ensuring alignment with business and security requirements.
• Lead security architecture reviews for network infrastructure, systems, and enterprise platforms to identify risks and recommend mitigations.
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and project teams to embed security-by design principles across network and enterprise technology initiatives.
• Develop and maintain security standards, reference architectures, policies, and technical documentation for fixed network environments.
• Support security governance, risk assessments, and compliance activities, ensuring solutions align with regulatory and organisational security frameworks.

Key Skills

• Strong experience as a Cyber Security Architect within fixed networks and enterprise environments, with limited focus on mobile network technologies.
• Deep understanding of network security architecture, including firewalls, segmentation, secure connectivity, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and enterprise infrastructure security.
• Experience designing secure enterprise solutions across on-premise and hybrid/cloud environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences effectively.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, Zero Trust, and secure architecture best practices.