DV Cleared Cyber Security Architect

Opus Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to design and implement secure architectures for government programmes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cyber security architecture, understanding of NCSC principles, and ability to engage stakeholders to meet security requirements. This role offers a dynamic environment working on sensitive government programmes, with contract terms outside IR35 and options for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security architecture within secure environments.
• Strong understanding of NCSC principles and risk management.
• Ability to produce HLD/LLD and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures for government programmes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into secure designs.
• Ensure systems meet applicable security and compliance requirements.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

NCSC principles

Risk management

Secure by design

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Location: On-site / Hybrid (UK-based)
Clearance Required: DV (Developed Vetting)
Contract Type: Long-term, Outside IR35

Our public sector consultancy client is seeking a DV-cleared Cyber Security Architect to support secure architecture design and implementation across sensitive government programmes. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to ensure systems meet security and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure architectures for government programmes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into secure designs and ensure alignment with security standards.
• Develop and maintain high-level designs (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) and related security documentation.
• Ensure systems meet applicable security and compliance requirements and follow secure-by-design principles.

Qualifications / Key Skills

• Proven experience in cyber security architecture within secure environments
• Strong understanding of NCSC principles, risk management
• Secure by design experience
• Ability to produce HLD/LLD and security documentation
• Stakeholder engagement and technical leadership