Network Security Architect | DV Cleared | Outside IR35

Sanderson Government & Defence; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson Government & Defence in Corsham is seeking an experienced Network Security Architect to design secure, resilient, and mission-critical networks for Defence sector programmes.

You will work in a hybrid Corsham environment, leveraging Secure by Design principles and a broad networking background, including routing, switching, firewalls, and cloud connectivity. DV clearance (UKSV) is required to access national programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven Network Security Architecture expertise.
• Strong Secure by Design knowledge and application.
• Broad networking background including routing, switching, firewalls and cloud connectivity.

Skills

Network security architecture

Secure by design

Routing & switching

Firewalls & load balancers

Remote access

Cloud connectivity

Stakeholder engagement

DV clearance

Job description

Network Security Architect
Corsham | Hybrid
£600 per day Outside IR35
UKSV DV Cleared

Are you an experienced Network Security Architect with a passion for designing secure, resilient, and mission-critical environments?

We're seeking a highly skilled professional with a strong Secure by Design background and broad expertise across enterprise networking technologies. You'll play a key role in shaping and assuring secure network architectures within complex Defence sector programmes.

Essential Experience:

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

This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes where security, innovation, and operational excellence are critical.

To learn more, please do reach out to Tom Royston via email on [e-mail]

Reasonable Adjustments:

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