SC Cleared Security Architect

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Architect for a 6-month contract role in Hampshire. The role requires active SC Clearance and offers up to £750 a day, with onsite presence 2-3 days a week. Candidates should have extensive UK Defence sector experience and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The start date is flexible, with an initial target of December 1st.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Army programmes and stakeholders.
• Ability to engage across security, architecture, and delivery teams.
• Active SC Clearance is required.

Skills

UK Defence sector experience

Security architecture expertise

Modelling skills in Sparx Enterprise Architect

Ability to translate complex issues

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

SC Cleared Security Architect - 6 Month Contract (OUTSIDE IR35) - Hampshire

iO Associates are currently looking for an SC Cleared Security Architect — this an OUTSIDE IR35 Contract role for an initial 6 months and the client needs someone onsite 2-3 days a week in Hampshire due to the nature of work.

The client is offering up to £750 a day (OUTSIDE IR35) — we need an experienced Security Architect with active SC Clearance. The start date for this is December 1st, although the client will likely be flexible and will accept a 1 month notice.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Extensive UK Defence sector experience, ideally with Army programmes and stakeholders.
• Security architecture expertise across UK Defence, identity and access management, and secure integration.
• Modelling skills in Sparx Enterprise Architect, using ArchiMate and NAFv4, and applying model‑driven traceability.
• Solid grasp of UK guidance and standards used across Defence.
• Ability to translate complex risk and design issues into clear options and recommendations for mixed technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement across security, architecture and delivery teams.

The client will be reviewing CVs immediately, so please get in touch if you're interested in either role, or know someone that would be a good fit.

Email – j.godwin @ ioassociates.co.uk