Cyber Security Architect

Undisclosed; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent tech firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Architect to oversee security reviews and collaborate on ensuring compliance with stringent security policies. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in enterprise security architecture, particularly within Azure and AWS. Responsibilities include defining security standards and conducting risk assessments while ensuring platforms are secure before onboarding. The role offers a remote working opportunity, making it ideal for experts in multi-tenant environments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture and cloud security.
• Proficiency in identity management, network security, and encryption.
• Expertise in multi-tenant environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead security reviews of tenant designs.
• Collaborate with client security teams and internal architects.
• Define and enforce security standards across all platforms.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Maintain security architecture documentation.

Skills

Tenant Design Review

Stakeholder Collaboration

Security Standards

Risk Management

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Role Title : Cyber Security Architect

Duration : contract to run until 31 / 07 / 2026

Location : Remote

Clearance required : Active SC and NPPV Clearance is Necessary

Role purpose / summary

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.

Key Skills / requirements

• Tenant Design Review
• Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks.
• Identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements to meet security baselines.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives.
• Facilitate workshops and design reviews to ensure mutual understanding of requirements.
• 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.

Required Skills And Experience

• 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.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!