Remote Principal Cyber Security Architect – UK Travel

X4 Technology; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Architect to shape and lead secure technical solutions for high-profile Defence and Government programmes. This role involves leading security architecture, guiding clients on standards, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of client-facing technical security delivery, deep infrastructure knowledge, and a strong understanding of Secure by Design principles. This is a fully remote role with required travel across the UK.

Qualifications

• 7+ years client-facing technical security delivery, ideally in public sector.
• Deep infrastructure experience with Windows, Linux, SQL.
• Strong understanding of Secure by Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture across systems engineering lifecycle.
• Guide clients on standards including NIST, CAF, and CE.
• Build trusted client relationships and own technical delivery.

Skills

Client-facing technical security delivery

Infrastructure experience (Windows, Linux, SQL)

Knowledge of private/public cloud security

Experience with JSP440, JSP604/453

Secure by Design principles

CISSP

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

A leading cybersecurity consultancy is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Architect to shape and lead secure technical solutions for high-profile Defence and Government programmes. This role involves leading security architecture, guiding clients on standards, and fostering strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of client-facing technical security delivery, deep infrastructure knowledge, and a strong understanding of Secure by Design principles. This is a fully remote role with required travel across the UK.