Security Architect - Defence in Bassaleg

Carbon 60; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in Newport is looking for a Security Architect to design and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years of experience in cyber security architecture and knowledge of MOD security requirements. This role offers competitive hourly rates and the chance to work on high-profile defence projects.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rates

Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects

Collaborative and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years' experience in cyber security architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements like JSP 440, JSP 604, DEFSTANs.
• Experience with Secure by Design and secure development lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks.
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440.
• Produce security documentation and risk assessments.

Skills

Cyber security architecture

Knowledge of MOD security requirements

Risk management frameworks

Communication skills

Education

CISSP

CISM

SABSA

TOGAF

Job description

Location: Newport (4 days onsite, Fridays offsite)
Contract: 6 months (potential extension)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: 63.54 per hour PAYE / 85 per hour Umbrella
Security Clearance: SC Clearance (Sole British National required)
IR35 Status: Off-payroll working rules apply

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks. You\'ll ensure alignment with industry and government standards, produce and maintain security documentation, and collaborate with engineering and development teams to embed security requirements from the outset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks
• Ensure compliance withNIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001,JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, andNCSC guidance
• Produce security documentation, risk assessments, and management plans
• Lead secure design reviews and support engineering assurance gates
• Liaise with MOD,NCSC, Information Assurance teams, and other stakeholders
• Stay up to date with evolving threat landscapes and proposemitigations

About you

• Minimum 6years\' experience incyber security architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (JSP 440,JSP 604, DEFSTANs)
• Experience with Secure by Design, systems engineering principles, and secure developmentlifecycles
• Hands-on knowledge of risk management frameworks (HMGIS1/IS2,NISTRMF)
• Excellent communication skills, able to present to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Certifications required: CISSP,CISM,SABSA,TOGAF or equivalent

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.

Apply Now!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.