Network Security Architect

Sanderson Government and Defence; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government and Defence in Corsham is seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to design and assure secure architectures across Defence sector programmes.

Hybrid role with a £600 per day Outside IR35 opportunity, demanding secure by design thinking and broad enterprise networking expertise to support nationally significant projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design and assurance of secure network architectures.
• Strong Secure by Design knowledge.
• Broad networking background including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, remote access, and cloud connectivity.
• Defence sector experience.
• Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams.
• Active UKSV Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and assure secure network architectures within complex Defence sector programmes.
• Shape secure, resilient, and mission‑critical environments.
• Contribute to nationally significant programmes where security, innovation, and operational excellence are critical.

Skills

Secure by Design

Network Security Architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Defence sector experience

Tools

Architect

Cloud

Load Balancing

Network

Security

Job description

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven Network Security Architecture expertise
• Strong Secure by Design knowledge and application
• Broad networking background, including routing, switching, firewalls, load balancing, remote access, and cloud connectivity
• Defence sector experience
• Stakeholder engagement across technical and business teams
• Active UKSV Developed Vetting (DV) clearance

Responsibilities

• Design and assure secure network architectures within complex Defence sector programmes
• Shape secure, resilient, and mission‑critical environments
• Contribute to nationally significant programmes where security, innovation, and operational excellence are critical

Technologies

• Architect
• Cloud
• Support
• Load Balancing
• Network
• Security

More

We are seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to work in Corsham on a hybrid basis. This is a £600 per day Outside IR35 opportunity within Defence sector programmes, where secure by design thinking and broad enterprise networking expertise are essential. We value respect and equality and are proud of our diverse and inclusive community.