Managing Security Architect

Sopra Steria Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking a Managing Security Architect to join their Cyber team. This hybrid role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into solutions. Candidates should have a proven track record in Security Architecture and be eligible for DV clearance. The position offers a salary of up to £90k per annum and a range of benefits including a car allowance and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Bonus

£5,400 car allowance

25 days annual leave

Private medical

Life assurance

Pension

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Successful track record in Security Architecture and leading large client engagements.
• Ability to design and document security controls aligned with business objectives using a risk-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Leading security initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and architects.
• Ensuring security is integrated into solutions from the start.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on security risks and management.
• Applying a risk-based approach to security measures, balancing business needs with protection.

Skills

Security Architecture principles like SABSA

NIST framework

NCSC framework

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Are you a Security Architect looking for a new challenge? We are proud of our Cyber team, responsible for a large portfolio of high-profile clients. Due to growth, we have a new role for a Managing Security Architect to embed security best practices and secure by design principles into client engagements. This is a hybrid role with some travel to Farnborough, requiring candidates to hold or be eligible for a Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading security initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams and architects.
• Ensuring security is integrated into solutions from the start.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients on security risks and management.
• Applying a risk-based approach to security measures, balancing business needs with protection.

What you'll bring:

• A successful track record in Security Architecture and leading large client engagements.
• Proficiency with Security Architecture principles like SABSA, and frameworks such as NIST and NCSC.
• Ability to design and document security controls aligned with business objectives using a risk-based approach.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

It would be great if you had:

• Knowledge and experience in Cloud Security.

If interested, even if your skills don't match exactly, please apply — we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid with some travel to Hertfordshire

Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance

Salary: Up to £90k per annum

Benefits include: Bonus, £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (buy additional days), private medical, life assurance, pension, and flexible benefits.

Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops, and deploys digital solutions that deliver enduring value across the UK's Public and Private sectors. We foster a supportive culture, delivering exceptional customer satisfaction in complex safety- and security-critical markets.