Cyber Security Architect

identifi Global Resources; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 111,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

identifi Global Resources seeks a Cyber Security Architect with hands-on delivery experience to support a Defence modernisation programme. The role requires applying secure-by-design principles, threat modelling, and security artefacts within a digitally engineered environment.

Hybrid working with occasional Reading visits. You will collaborate with Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to deliver security architecture outputs, reusable patterns, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Extensive security architecture and security consulting experience.
• Proven ability to design and review secure infrastructure.
• Experience applying secure-by-design principles.
• Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design.
• SC or DV clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Knowledge Transfer Pack.

Skills

Security Architecture

Security Consulting

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)