Lead Security Architect – Defence & Secure Tech (Hybrid)

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

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.