Cyber Security Architect

X4 Technology; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity consulting firm is seeking an SC Cleared Cybersecurity Architect for a hybrid position, requiring two days a week in Milton Keynes. The role involves developing cybersecurity designs, documenting architecture, and performing security reviews. Candidates should have active SC clearance and over 5 years of experience in secure environments. This is a 6-month contract that is extendable, with interviews scheduled for January 2026 and a start date in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have active SC Clearance.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in cybersecurity architecture.
• Experience in Vulnerability Management and Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks.
• Document information security and cybersecurity architecture.
• Perform security reviews and identify gaps in security architecture.

Skills

Active SC Clearance

5+ years' experience as a Cyber Security Architect

Secure by Design

Vulnerability Management

Risk Assessments

NCSC Framework

NIST Framework

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared Cybersecurity Architect

Job Type: Contract

Location: Hybrid (2 days a week in Milton Keynes)

Contract Length: 6 months (extendable)

SC Cleared Cybersecurity Architect- Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate cybersecurity designs for systems and networks
• Document information security & cybersecurity architecture
• Ensure the required security resilience, systems and applications are implemented
• Perform security reviews & identify gaps in security architecture
• Identify and prioritise critical business functions in collaboration with stakeholders

SC Cleared Cybersecurity Architect - Required Experience

• Active SC Clearance
• 5+ years' as a Cyber Security Architect in secure environments
• Secure by Design, CCP Architecture
• Vulnerability Management / Risk Assessments
• NCSC, NIST Frameworks

Interviews: January 2026

Start Date: February 2026

How to Apply:

Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology