Security Architect – Security Assurance & Testing Governance

Grassroots Recruitment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is looking for a security specialist with extensive experience in security architecture and security consulting. The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in designing secure infrastructures and applying secure-by-design principles. This role requires a Security Clearance (SC) and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days on site in Preston, UK. Candidates with defense experience will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles.
• Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure.
• SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress).

Responsibilities

• Design secure architecture for infrastructure.
• Review existing security measures and recommend improvements.
• Work on security risk management aligned with GRC standards.

Skills

Security Architecture

Secure Infrastructure Design

Secure-by-Design Principles

Security Risk Management

Digital Engineering

Job description

Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience (SFIA 6)

• Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
• Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles
• Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design
• Strong understanding of security risk management and GRC-aligned assurance
• Defence experience strongly preferred
• SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress)

3 days a week on site in Preston