Security Architect (SC)

Sanderson Government & Defence; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cyber Consultancy is seeking a Technical Cyber Security Architect to join their team. This role involves designing security architectures and conducting risk analysis to protect client assets. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in a cyber role, extensive knowledge of security legislation, and cloud security. The position is remote-first with travel as needed and offers a comprehensive benefits package including private health care and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Cash Back Plan

Buy/Sell Holiday Options

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Prior and proven experience as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role.
• Expertise in security legislation, cloud security, and microservice architectures.

Responsibilities

• Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal.
• Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns.
• Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.

Skills

Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO)

Cloud security (AWS, Azure)

Microservice architectures

PKI, Cryptography, Privileged Access Management

Strong analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM

Job description

Technical Cyber Security Architect (SC)

Remote (UK-based) with travel as required

Full-time, Permanent - Competitive Salary

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold SC level clearance and meet UK residency requirements.

About the Role

We're looking for a Technical Cyber Security Architect to join our client; a leading Cyber Consultancy that's shaping the future of secure digital transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You'll help clients define and implement security architectures that protect their assets and enable confident decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal.
• Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns.
• Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.
• Validate security controls and their effectiveness.
• Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public).
• Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures.
• Conduct threat modelling and risk analysis.
• Design proportional security controls using native cloud technologies.
• Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints.

What You'll Bring

Prior and proven experience gained as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role.

• Expertise in:
  • Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO)
  • Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8)
  • HMG/NCSC policies and guidance
  • Cloud security (AWS, Azure)
  • Microservice architectures
  • PKI, Cryptography, Privileged Access Management
• Certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

What's in it for You

• Flexible Working: Remote‑first with travel as needed.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more.

Interested?

Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Reasonable Adjustments

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

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