Security Architect

CGI; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier IT consulting firm in Belfast is seeking a skilled Security Architect to design and implement security solutions for clients. This role requires a strong foundational knowledge in secure systems, with an emphasis on cloud security and compliance with established security standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with teams across various sectors and will help innovate and optimize security measures. This hybrid position comes with a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering secure system designs across enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of security standards and frameworks (e.g., MoD, HMG).
• Ability to lead and influence secure change in complex environments.
• Eligibility to hold or obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure system architectures across enterprise environments.
• Advise stakeholders on secure design principles and ensure alignment with objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across security solutions.

Skills

Secure system design

Cloud security architecture

IAM

Network segmentation

Cryptographic techniques

Vulnerability management

SIEM tools

Zero Trust Architecture

Job description

Overview

Security Architect

Category: Cyber Security

Main location: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland - Belfast, Belfast

Position ID: J1025-0596

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description: At CGI, we're redefining what secure digital transformation looks like. As a Security Architect, you'll play a critical role in protecting vital systems that power governments, industries, and communities across the UK. You'll design and deliver security solutions that ensure resilience, trust, and innovation at scale, helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. Here, you\'ll shape the future of cyber security while growing your expertise in a culture that values ownership, creativity, and collaboration.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK \'Best Employer\' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you\'ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We\'ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

You will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities

In this role, you will work at the heart of CGI\'s 360° security services team, shaping the secure foundations of digital transformation for clients across government, defence, healthcare, financial services, and more. You\'ll collaborate with architects, engineers, and business leaders to develop holistic security designs that deliver measurable resilience and business confidence.

You\'ll take ownership of architecture decisions, provide trusted security guidance to senior stakeholders, and drive innovation across enterprise systems. Supported by a diverse community of security professionals, you\'ll have the freedom to explore new approaches, evolve your technical mastery, and make a lasting impact on the security posture of our clients.

• Design & Deliver: Develop and implement secure system architectures across diverse enterprise environments.
• Lead & Influence: Advise stakeholders on secure design principles, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Innovate & Optimise: Drive continuous improvement across security solutions and technical integrations.
• Collaborate & Support: Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Grow & Mentor: Contribute to knowledge sharing and the professional growth of colleagues across CGI\'s cyber community.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

You should bring a strong foundation in secure system design and architecture, ideally gained through consultancy or technical leadership experience. You\'ll combine deep technical insight with the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.

Essential qualifications and experience:

• Proven experience delivering secure system designs and implementations across enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of security standards and frameworks (e.g. MoD, HMG).
• Expertise in cloud security architecture and cyber security principles.
• Knowledge of IAM, boundary controls, network segmentation, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Experience with cryptographic techniques, vulnerability management, and SIEM tools.
• Awareness of best practices in IT asset management, containerisation, and virtualisation security.
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive secure change within complex environments.
• Eligibility to hold or obtain UK Security Clearance.

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