Security Architect - Systems Integrator

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Bristol; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Job summary

A trusted cyber security consultancy based in the UK is looking for experienced consultants to enhance security resilience for various organizations. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant consultancy experience in cyber security, strong technical skills in technologies such as Windows Server and Linux, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers competitive pay, a structured career development plan, and promotes a healthy work environment with remote working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in consultancy, public sector experience desirable.
• Current SC clearance is required.
• Experience with security accreditation standards like JSP440.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cyber Security consultancy throughout the systems engineering lifecycle.
• Support secure architecture and design activities.
• Engage directly with clients across sectors.

Skills

Consultancy services experience

Windows Server

Linux

SQL

Understanding of infrastructure and cloud

Security assurance experience

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

CompTIA Security+

CISSP

Job description

Looking to support organisations in strengthening their cyber security posture and ensuring resilient operations?

Join a trusted cyber security and information assurance consultancy that helps clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, protect critical data, and build robust security programmes. The team brings deep expertise in risk management, secure architecture, compliance frameworks, and specialised consulting to clients ranging from public sector bodies to private enterprises. Engineers and specialists work collaboratively to design and implement tailored security strategies that address evolving threats while enhancing operational confidence and resilience.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in cyber security and help organisations operate securely in a digital world? Apply now.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cyber Security consultancy across the full systems engineering lifecycle
• Support secure system architecture and design activities
• Develop and execute security test cases alongside engineering teams
• Contribute to the rollout and assurance of secure solutions
• Assess organisations against relevant frameworks and standards including NIST, Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF), Cyber Essentials (CE), and Secure by Design (SbD)
• Provide security assurance activities aligned to JSP440 and JSP604/453
• Support security accreditation processes
• Engage directly with clients across Defence, public sector, and private sector environments
• Collaborate with leadership and sales teams to support tender responses and pre-sales activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry developments through training and conferences

Skills/Must Have

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience delivering consultancy services to clients (public sector experience desirable)
• Strong hands-on technical knowledge (e.g., Windows Server, Linux, SQL)
• Good understanding of traditional infrastructure, cloud platforms, and SaaS environments
• Knowledge of public and/or private cloud technologies (desirable)
• Experience with security assurance and accreditation
• Working knowledge of JSP440 and JSP604/453
• Experience applying Secure by Design principles
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical security concepts to varied audiences
• Current SC clearance (minimum requirement)

Qualifications

• Security or engineering qualification (e.g., CompTIA Security+)
• CISSP (desirable)
• Technical degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Clear and visible leadership
• Strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Structured career development and dedicated training budget
• Collaborative and supportive working culture
• Commitment to fairness, transparency, and equality of opportunity
• Emphasis on employee wellbeing and a healthy working environment
• Competitive salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Bonus scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Remote working
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private healthcare (including gym discounts)
• Vision care
• Health and wellbeing perks

Salary

• Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications