Cyber Security Architect

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

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews and collaborate with client security teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, especially in cloud environments, and must ensure that platforms meet stringent security requirements. The role includes defining security standards and conducting risk assessments. The position is remote, suitable for those with expertise in Azure or AWS and compliance frameworks like ISO 27001.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture and multi-tenant environments.
• Proficiency in identity management, network security, and encryption.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams.
• Define and enforce security standards across all platforms.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants.

Skills

Tenant Design Review

Stakeholder Collaboration

Security Requirements & Governance

Onboarding Readiness

Risk Management

Documentation & Reporting

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!