Security Architect DV Cleared - Outside IR35

The Talent Locker Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Une société en pleine croissance recherche un Security Architect pour travailler sur des projets de défense et de sécurité nationaux. Ce rôle vous permettra de concevoir des architectures sécurisées et de gérer des risques dans un environnement dynamique. Vous serez impliqué dans des programmes de transformation numérique innovants, représentant un impact significatif dans le secteur.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la conception et l'assurance des architectures de sécurité dans des secteurs sécurisés.
• Compréhension approfondie des composants de sécurité (cryptographie, contrôle d'accès, inspection des données).
• Actuellement DV (Developed Vetting) Clear.

Responsibilities

• Conception d'architectures sécurisées alignées aux normes du MOD.
• Gestion des risques avec des cadres tels que NIST 800-53.
• Travail avec des équipes interfonctionnelles (DevSecOps, logiciel, infrastructure).

Skills

Security Architecture

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

NodeJS

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Security Architect – Defence & National Security (DV Cleared), Outside IR35 £600-700 per day, initial 3 month contract
Location: Farnborough or Cheltenham | Clearance: DV Cleared

Outside IR35 contract role, starting on an initial 3 months with long contract opportunity.

Looking to use your security expertise to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner have impressive year on year growth secured for the next three years, so there is plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence.

A DV Security Architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK’s most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You will need to have Sec Ops Design & Build experience and be happy to work where you need to deliver. This is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based.

Do you want to work on projects that matter – cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can be part of a collaborative team shaping secure, cloud-native architectures, and enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and real variety in your day-to-day.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing robust, secure-by-design architectures aligned to MOD and wider government standards
• Managing risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53 and producing key security artefacts (RMAs, Security Aspects, Test Plans, etc.)
• Working with cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, Software, Infrastructure and Agile delivery
• Providing strategic guidance on cyber security, threat mitigation and compliance
• Engaging with MOD stakeholders, accreditors and assurance bodies to meet regulatory requirements

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience in designing and assuring security architectures in Defence or similar secure sectors
• Deep understanding of security components (cryptography, access control, data inspection etc.)
• Familiarity with JSP 604/453 and MOD assurance frameworks
• High standards in documentation and stakeholder communication
• Currently DV (Developed Vetting) Cleared

Bonus if you have: DevSecOps, Agile or CI/CD experience, or exposure to tools like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJS, MongoDB, or Kafka.

Do you want to work on some of the best projects in the MOD & Defence world for a high growth company and long term future projects and career opportunities?