Cyber Solutions Architect

Adecco; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cyber Solutions Architect to design and develop cyber security solutions across major projects. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with Sales and technical teams to ensure client requirements are met. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of cyber security principles, experience in complex environments, and excellent communication skills. Salary is £100,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cyber security solutions for complex bids.
• Work collaboratively across teams to embed security considerations.
• Produce and maintain governance and compliance documentation.
• Provide expert input into bids and cost modelling.
• Act as a trusted advisor on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate resources and timelines for solution readiness.

Skills

Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks

Experience designing security or IT solutions

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Expertise in scoping and architecture design

Ability to incorporate governance, risk, and compliance

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

Cyber Solutions Architect

UK

£100,000 + bonus + perm benefits

Currently hold DV or have the eligibility to gain DV clearance

We are looking for a Cyber Solutions Architect to support the design and development of cyber security solutions across major bids and projects. You will work closely with Sales, Pre-Sales, and Bid Management teams to translate client requirements into robust, compliant, and scalable architectures. This is a hybrid role involving a blend of office, client site, and home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of cyber security solutions for complex bids, ensuring alignment with client requirements, internal standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Work collaboratively across Sales, Business Development, and technical teams to embed security considerations throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Produce and maintain governance and compliance documentation aligned to standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NIS2 and other relevant regulations.
• Provide expert input into bids, including cost modelling, risk assessments, and solution clarification through workshops and scoping sessions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on best practices, emerging technologies, and cyber security trends.
• Coordinate resources and timelines to ensure solution readiness across the sales pipeline.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of cyber security principles and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NIS2, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Experience designing security or IT solutions for complex or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in scoping, architecture design, and integration of security technologies, including cloud and identity management.
• Ability to incorporate governance, risk, and compliance into solution designs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging threats and technologies.