Cyber Security Architect

identifi Global Resources; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

identifi Global Resources is seeking a Cyber Security Architect for a hands-on delivery role in Reading. The position offers hybrid working with three days on-site and a two-day option to work remotely, in an air-gapped environment.

This Outside IR35 contract pays £600–£650 per day, with an initial 3-month term and potential extension. The successful candidate will produce security architecture artifacts, threat models, and reusable patterns to strengthen the programme’s security posture,

Qualifications

• Hands-on security architecture delivery experience.
• Designing and reviewing secure infrastructure.
• Applying secure-by-design principles to systems.
• Experience with Digital Engineering and secure architectural controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver core security architecture outputs and artifacts.
• Produce threat modelling reports and security requirements specifications.
• Develop security principles framework and reusable patterns library.
• Create Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack.
• Deliver knowledge transfer packs and training materials.

Skills

Security architecture

Security consulting

Secure-by-design

Digital Engineering

Pattern-based design

Clearance DV/SC

Job description

Cyber Security Architect

Active SC Clearance required

Hybrid working with occasional visits at Reading

Outside IR35 - £600-£650 per day

Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme!

We are seeking a Cyber Security Architectwith a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration.

You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:

• Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
• Security Requirements Specification
• Security Principles Framework
• Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
• Threat Modelling Report
• Reusable Security Pattern Library
• Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)

We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience
• Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
• Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles
• Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design
• SC or DV clearance is essential

Engagement Model

• 3 days per week on site in an air-gapped environment
• Location: Reading
• CIRCA Outside IR35 £650/day
• Initial contract will be for 3 months, with an option to extend (as this programme is planned for few years)