Cyber Security Architect | Active SC & Cloud Security Lead

Anson McCade Pty; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade Pty is recruiting an experienced Cyber Security Architect to join a growing security function. You will shape security architecture across enterprise environments, cloud platforms, critical infrastructure and emerging tech, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

The role involves defining end-to-end security architectures, modelling threats, and guiding risk-based decisions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' commercial experience in cyber security architecture.
• Experience in cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP) and network/security controls.
• Experience in application and container security; IAM.
• Operational Technology security knowledge is a plus.
• Experience conducting threat modelling and security risk assessments.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls; strong communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop end-to-end security architectures for complex IT and cloud-based solutions.
• Work with solution architects, engineers, and delivery teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.
• Conduct threat modelling and identify appropriate security controls.
• Provide guidance on risk mitigation, security design principles, and best practices.
• Support secure cloud adoption across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.
• Contribute to security governance, standards, and architecture roadmaps.
• Translate technical security concepts into business-focused recommendations.
• Review and assess security controls against recognised frameworks and standards.

Skills

Cloud security

Threat modelling

Security risk assessment

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Job description

Anson McCade Pty is recruiting an experienced Cyber Security Architect to join a growing security function. You will shape security architecture across enterprise environments, cloud platforms, critical infrastructure and emerging tech, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders.

The role involves defining end-to-end security architectures, modelling threats, and guiding risk-based decisions across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments.