Security Architect

TieTalent; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Bristol is looking for a Security Architect to design and oversee security infrastructure, ensuring products are protected from threats. This full-time role involves risk assessments and collaboration with development teams to implement security best practices. Candidates should have a degree in Cybersecurity or a related field. The position offers a salary of £85k plus benefits and allows for hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of security frameworks is essential.
• Experience working in defense or high-security environments is a plus.
• Cloud security knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee security infrastructure for products and systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and collaborate on vulnerability mitigation.
• Support incident response and remediation efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-30/53, OWASP)

Risk management methodologies

Security threat modeling and risk assessments

Secure development practices

Communication of security risks

Incident response and remediation

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

Security Architect role at TieTalent. Based in Bristol with Hybrid Working. Salary £85k + Benefits.

This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing security infrastructure to protect products and systems from security threats. It ensures security controls are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle, performs risk assessments, and collaborates with stakeholders to mitigate vulnerabilities. The Security Architect will also contribute to security compliance and best practices, ensuring products meet regulatory and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify security requirements and integrate controls into product development.


• Conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.


• Develop and implement risk management strategies using security frameworks.


• Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices and secure-by-design principles.


• Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures.


• Create security documentation (e.g., RMADS, Security Assurance Documents).


• Support incident response and remediation efforts for security breaches.


• Provide security guidance and training to teams across the organization.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST 800-30/53, OWASP).


• Experience with risk management methodologies and compliance with MOD and HMG security standards (JSP, Def Stan 05-138/139).


• Proficiency in security threat modeling and risk assessments.


• Knowledge of secure development practices, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.


• Ability to communicate security risks and strategies to technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Experience in incident response and remediation.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC (preferred but not mandatory).


• Must be eligible for SC security clearance.


• Experience working in defense, government, or high-security environments is a plus.


• Knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Information Technology


• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet