Lead Security Architect

Addition; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Opportunities for career development

Work on meaningful programmes in national security

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Farnborough is seeking a Lead Security Architect to lead security architecture across complex defence programmes. This role emphasizes risk management, design of security controls, and collaboration with multiple technical teams to ensure security by design. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in defence environments, risk management using frameworks such as NIST, and an understanding of MOD standards. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to work on impactful national security projects.

Qualifications

• Strong background in security architecture within defence or highly regulated environments.
• Hands-on risk management experience using recognised frameworks.
• Proven ability to design and select security controls across various domains.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across complex defence and security programmes.
• Own risk management activities using recognised frameworks.
• Design security architectures aligned to system criticality.

Skills

Security architecture expertise in defence environments

Risk management experience using NIST 800-53

Designing security controls for networks and data

Experience in secure-by-design solutions

Understanding of MOD security standards

Excellent written communication skills

Eligibility for UK government security clearance

Job description

Lead Security Architect

Addition Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

Location: Farnborough based (Hybrid / flexible working depending on project)

Industry: Defence & National Security / Secure Technology

Security Clearance: Must have valid clearance to SC level or higher

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading security architecture across complex defence and security programmes
• Owning risk management activities using recognised frameworks and methodologies
• Designing proportionate security architectures aligned to system criticality
• Setting the strategic direction for security across multiple projects
• Working closely with software, infrastructure, DevSecOps and cyber teams to embed security by design
• Producing assurance evidence to meet MOD and regulatory requirements
• Developing options and mitigations to address technical and architectural vulnerabilities
• Collaborating with wider IT architects and subject matter experts to deliver joined-up solutions
• Engaging with assurance and accreditation stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle

Main Skills Needed:

• Strong background in security architecture within defence or highly regulated environments
• Hands-on risk management experience using frameworks such as NIST 800-53
• Proven ability to design and select security controls across networks, endpoints, identity, cryptography and data
• Experience delivering secure-by-design solutions across on-prem and cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of MOD security standards (e.g. JSP 604 / 453) and assurance artefacts
• Excellent written skills for producing high-quality security and design documentation
• Eligibility for UK government security clearance (or currently holding clearance)

What’s in It for You:

• Work on genuinely meaningful programmes that support national security outcomes
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in highly secure, complex environments
• A culture built around agility, collaboration, quality and innovation
• Opportunities to influence strategy, not just delivery
• Flexible working and a people-first approach to career development
• A chance to work alongside experienced technical and operational leaders

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