Defence Cyber Architecture Senior Manager

PwC; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Volunteer days

Job summary

PwC’s Cyber, Data & Technology Resilience practice operates at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure protection, and enterprise risk. We advise governments, Defence organisations, and their supply chains on complex cyber security challenges that require specialist expertise and experience.

As a Senior Manager at PwC, you will lead security architecture and assurance workstreams within major Defence engagements, shaping how security operates across classified environments

Qualifications

• Experience leading security architecture within Defence or Central Government environments.
• Knowledge of MOD security governance and accreditation processes.
• Experience with classified cloud and cross‑domain solutions.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture design across Defence programmes, defining controls, patterns, and governance for systems operating at OFFICIAL, SECRET and above.
• Own and drive Secure by Design assurance activities throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Lead accreditation and assurance processes, including security cases, risk assessments, and MOD‑aligned documentation.
• Advise senior programme stakeholders on security risk and trade‑offs, translating technical issues into business decisions.
• Manage relationships with MOD security authorities, CISOs, and accreditors.
• Lead delivery teams across security workstreams within large transformation programmes.
• Contribute to bids and proposals, bringing technical credibility and real‑world delivery insight.
• Mentor and develop Managers and Senior Associates within the team.

Education

CISSP

CCP

TOGAF

Job description

PwC’s Cyber, Data & Technology Resilience practice operates at the intersection of national security, critical infrastructure protection, and enterprise risk. We advise governments, Defence organisations, and their supply chains on complex cyber security challenges that require specialist expertise and experience.

As a Senior Manager at PwC, you will lead security architecture and assurance workstreams within major Defence engagements, shaping how security operates across classified environments