Cyber Security Architect

Searchability NS&D; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews and ensure regulatory compliance in a dynamic environment. This role focuses on cloud security architecture and effective governance practices. Candidates should have a solid background in enterprise security architecture, experience with Azure or AWS, and relevant security clearances. This is a remote contract position in the UK until July 2026, offering opportunities to shape security practices across significant platforms.

Benefits

Chance to influence cloud security architecture

Work on high-impact security assurance activities

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise security architecture and cloud security (Azure or AWS).
• Experience working in multi-tenant environments.
• Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Strong technical capability across identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes.
• Ability to conduct threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Experience producing clear documentation and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• You must hold active Home Office SC and NPPV3 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end security reviews of tenant designs.
• Ensure that all platforms meet security standards.
• Collaborate with client security teams and internal architects.
• Support onboarding readiness and embed effective security governance.
• Review cloud tenant architecture and define security requirements.

Skills

Cyber Security Architect

Cloud Security

Azure

AWS

Identity Management

Network Security

Risk Assessment

Zero Trust

Job description

JOB TITLE

Cyber Security Architect

KEY POINTS

• Cyber Security Architect role focused on secure tenant design and onboarding
• Remote UK contract until July 2026
• Market rate (umbrella)

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client operates within a complex environment that demands robust and forward-thinking cyber security. Their teams work collaboratively to mature security practices across multiple platforms, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies and regulatory alignment. They are expanding their security capability and now require an experienced Cyber Security Architect to support critical programmes.

THE BENEFITS

• Chance to influence large scale cloud security architecture
• Work on high impact security assurance activity

THE CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

In this role, you will lead end to end security reviews of tenant designs and ensure that all platforms meet strict organisational and regulatory security standards. You will collaborate closely with client security teams and internal architects, support onboarding readiness, and embed effective security governance.

This position involves reviewing cloud tenant architecture, defining security requirements, identifying risks, and guiding remediation to ensure secure operation before onboarding activities begin.

CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong background in enterprise security architecture and cloud security (Azure or AWS)
• Experience working in multi-tenant environments
• Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks
• Strong technical capability across identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes
• Ability to conduct threat modelling and risk assessments
• Experience producing clear documentation and reporting to senior stakeholders
• You must hold active Home Office SC and NPPV3 clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Cyber Security Architect, Cloud Security, Azure, AWS, Security Architecture, Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, Identity Management, Network Security, Encryption, Risk Assessment, Onboarding, SC, NPPV3, NSD