Security Architect

Exalto Consulting; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced DV-cleared Security Architect for a full-time onsite role. This position involves ensuring high-level security standards are met for government projects, reviewing designs, and assessing compliance. Ideal candidates will have recent experience with UK government programmes and strong expertise in Security Architecture. Immediate start and a competitive rate of £525 per day are offered, with a contract duration of six months initially.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable DV clearance is mandatory.
• Recent experience on UK government or law enforcement programmes required.
• Background in Security Architecture is essential.
• Proven experience with security audits and compliance needed.

Responsibilities

• Review and assure high-level and low-level security designs.
• Assess MSP security compliance tests and assurance activities.
• Review security cases, risks, design decisions, and mitigations.
• Conduct formal security assessments.
• Provide clear security advice to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Security assessments

Compliance

Security Architecture

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Risk Management software (STREAM)

Job description

Security Architect (DV Cleared) – Contract

Rate: £525 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE)

Duration: 6 months initially, with potential extension up to 9 months

Start: ASAP (subject to BPSS)

Clearance: Active DV clearance required

Working Pattern: Full-time onsite (secure environment)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced DV-cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team (JDT) on a high-profile, secure government programme.

Reporting to the Design Team Security Lead, you will ensure that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the required security standards. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, this role requires full-time onsite attendance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assure high-level and low-level security designs
• Assess MSP security compliance tests and assurance activities
• Review security cases, risks, design decisions, and mitigations
• Conduct formal security assessments要
• Maintain and administer Risk Management software (STREAM)
• Provide clear security advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and the client

Essential Requirements

• Active and transferable DV clearance
• Recent experience working on UK government or law enforcement programmes
• Strong background in Security Architecture
• Proven experience with security assessments, audits, and compliance
• Comfortabl...