Security Architect - Design-Led, Risk-Aware, Remote

NECSWS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Cover

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Group Pension

Flexible benefits

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

NEC Software Solutions is seeking a Security Architect to join our central Architecture & Design practice. You will design, assure and operate secure systems across internal platforms and customer solutions, working with engineers and the cyber security function to embed security by design.

This hands-on, design-led role covers threat modelling, risk assessment, architecture assurance, accreditation support and implementation guidance, balancing pragmatic security with governance in

Qualifications

• Practical experience designing and assuring secure systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles, non‑functional requirements, and risk management.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders across engineering, architecture, and governance.
• Experience working in regulated or public‑sector environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Producing security architecture designs for internal systems and customer solutions, aligned with the overarching architecture framework.
• Conducting threat modelling and risk assessments to identify and manage security risks in applications, platforms, and services.
• Producing security assurance documentation to support internal governance, customer assurance, and formal accreditation activities.
• Working closely with Technical Architects and Enterprise Architects to ensure solutions are secure by default and proportionate to risk.
• Engaging with the wider cyber security team to assess the impact of emerging threats and vulnerabilities (CVEs) and advise on appropriate remediation.
• Supporting delivery teams with security advice and guidance, including hands‑on engagement where needed.
• Presenting security designs and risk positions to the Technical Assurance Board and supporting assurance decision‑making.
• Contributing to bids and sales activities by providing security architecture input and responses to security questionnaires.
• Supporting the evaluation and controlled adoption of new security technologies.
• Continuously developing your skills and knowledge in line with evolving threats, technologies, and standards.
• Work on meaningful systems supporting critical public‑sector services.
• Be part of a collaborative architecture practice spanning security, technical, and enterprise domains.
• Balance hands‑on security design with governance and assurance.
• Grow your career in an environment that values pragmatism, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Security architecture design

Threat modelling

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

ISO 27001 knowledge

NCSC Cyber Essentials

NIST

CIS controls

Job description

NEC Software Solutions is seeking a Security Architect to join our central Architecture & Design practice. You will design, assure and operate secure systems across internal platforms and customer solutions, working with engineers and the cyber security function to embed security by design.

This hands-on, design-led role covers threat modelling, risk assessment, architecture assurance, accreditation support and implementation guidance, balancing pragmatic security with governance in