Security Architect

Searchability NS&D; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,700 - 184,500; Full time

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Security Architect to design, implement and assure security architectures for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will translate requirements into robust designs, controls and implementation guidance across cloud and network domains.

You will assess designs, identify risks, define IAM approaches and embedding security across the delivery lifecycle. You may lead security testing, review findings and advise on remediation and risk treatment.

Qualifications

• Senior-level cloud security architecture experience, SFIA Level 5/6 or equivalent.
• Strong network security architecture knowledge.
• Identity and access management expertise (RBAC, Privileged Access).
• Experience designing and assuring security controls in security-sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assure security architecture for OCI-hosted solutions.
• Translate security requirements into practical designs, controls and guidance.
• Assess cloud and network designs, identify risks and gaps, define IAM approaches.
• Lead or assure security testing, review findings and advise remediation.

Skills

Security Architect

Cloud Security

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

OCI

Network Security

IAM

RBAC

Privileged Access

Security Testing

Secure by Design

eDV

SFIA Level 5

SFIA Level 6

NSD

Job description

Security Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure – London, UK

• London based role, 4-5 days per week onsite
• Day rate up to £1,000 DoE
• Active eDV clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is delivering a complex, security-sensitive cloud programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an opportunity to shape and assure critical security architecture while working alongside experienced engineering, architecture and testing teams.

THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

You will develop and assure security architecture for solutions hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. You will translate security requirements into practical designs, controls and implementation guidance.

Your responsibilities will include assessing cloud and network designs, identifying security risks and control gaps, defining identity and access management approaches, and embedding security throughout the delivery lifecycle. You may also lead or assure security testing, review findings, and advise on remediation and risk treatment.

SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Senior-level cloud security architecture experience, aligned with SFIA Level 5 or 6, or equivalent
• Strong network security architecture knowledge
• Identity and access management expertise, including RBAC and privileged access
• Experience designing and assuring security controls in complex, security-sensitive environments
• Ability to define, lead or assure security testing activities
• Strong documentation, communication and stakeholder management skills

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure security or architecture experience
• Knowledge of UK government Secure by Design principles and processes
• Experience within government, defence, national security or similarly regulated environments
• Relevant cloud or cyber security architecture certifications

KEY SKILLS

Security Architect, Cloud Security, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, OCI, Network Security, IAM, RBAC, Privileged Access, Security Testing, Secure by Design, eDV, SFIA Level 5, SFIA Level 6, NSD