Cyber Security Architect

MBDA S.A.S.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Manchester seeks an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews of cloud tenant designs. The role requires expertise in enterprise and cloud security standards such as Zero Trust and NIST. Responsibilities include validating security architectures, collaborating with client security teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills in identity management and secure onboarding processes. This position is pivotal for secure platform onboarding.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture focuses on cloud security and multi-tenant environments.
• Familiar with frameworks like Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Proficient in managing identities, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance.
• Collaborate with client security teams for alignment on security objectives.
• Define and enforce security standards across platforms.
• Ensure platforms are secured before onboarding activities.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for onboarding.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Cloud security (Azure, AWS)

Multi-tenant environments

Identity management

Network security

Encryption

Secure onboarding processes

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams to ensure all platforms meet stringent security requirements. This role is critical in preparing environments for secure onboarding and aligning with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Tenant Design Review: Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks; identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives; facilitate workshops and design reviews.
• Security Requirements & Governance: Define and enforce security standards, patterns, and principles across all platforms; ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and organizational security policies.
• Onboarding Readiness: Certify that platforms are fully secured and operational before onboarding activities; implement controls for identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.
• Risk Management: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants and onboarding processes; provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and decision records; report on compliance status and readiness to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, cloud security (Azure, AWS), and multi‑tenant environments.
• Frameworks: Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes.