Security Architect - Active SC Cleared | Mostly Remote UK

Computappoint; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Computappoint is seeking a Security Architect (Active SC-CLEARED) for a permanent, mostly remote role. You’ll lead security architecture across defence/government domains, govern accreditation, and drive secure-by-design reviews to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive GRC and accreditation background, experience in naval/armed forces or law enforcement contexts, ISO27001, TOGAF/MODAF and strong stakeholder communication, with minimum 3 years in a cyber security architecture

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a Cyber Security Technical Architect or Security Architect role.
• Experience with GRC, accreditation, and secure-by-design reviews.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, TOGAF, MODAF.
• Experience in defence/security architecture within Naval/Armed Forces or Law Enforcement contexts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cyber security and architecture patterns.
• Translate client requirements into secure, technology-based solutions.
• Provide expert advice on technical and operational security controls.
• Lead complex cyber security solution deployments for clients.
• Significant GRC components implementation and accreditations.
• Produce and own High-Level Design (HLD) documentation.
• Contribute to security architecture governance and design reviews.
• Support project delivery plans, risks and security initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to guide secure solution design.

Skills

GRC

Security architecture design

Defence security experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Computappoint is seeking a Security Architect (Active SC-CLEARED) for a permanent, mostly remote role. You’ll lead security architecture across defence/government domains, govern accreditation, and drive secure-by-design reviews to meet regulatory requirements.

The role requires extensive GRC and accreditation background, experience in naval/armed forces or law enforcement contexts, ISO27001, TOGAF/MODAF and strong stakeholder communication, with minimum 3 years in a cyber security architecture