Defence Security Architect — SC Cleared, Remote w/ Site Travel

Clearly Jobs Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training budget

Certification support

Job summary

Clearly Jobs Ltd. is seeking a Security Architect to support defence customers in designing and delivering secure, resilient solutions. You will act as a trusted technical adviser, shaping security architecture across complex environments and influencing the consultancy's security offering.

Essential credentials include Live SC clearance and CISSP, with strong experience in cyber/ cloud security. The role is based in the South/South West of England with remote work and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Live SC clearance (minimum) required.
• CISSP certification required.
• Strong background in cyber security architecture or cloud/enterprise security architecture.
• Ability to communicate with customers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and review security architectures across cyber, cloud and enterprise environments.
• Provide expert security advice to defence customers with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Develop secure cloud architectures in AWS or Azure.
• Ensure security is built in from the start with delivery teams and customers.
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation and artefacts.
• Travel to customer sites as needed to engage stakeholders and support delivery.

Skills

Live SC clearance

CISSP certification

Cyber security architecture

Cloud security (AWS/Azure)

Customer-facing communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Clearly Jobs Ltd. is seeking a Security Architect to support defence customers in designing and delivering secure, resilient solutions. You will act as a trusted technical adviser, shaping security architecture across complex environments and influencing the consultancy's security offering.

Essential credentials include Live SC clearance and CISSP, with strong experience in cyber/ cloud security. The role is based in the South/South West of England with remote work and travel to client sites.