Security Architecture & Assurance

Logiq; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

10% performance bonus

Private Health Care

Flexible Working

Fantastic Company Culture

10 days additional paid leave for CFAV

Job summary

Logiq is seeking Security Architecture & Assurance Consultants to provide secure solutions to clients in various sectors. This hybrid role requires experience in security architecture, assurance, and risk management, where you’ll work with delivery teams to balance security requirements with operational needs.

The ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in security architecture and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting architecture reviews and security assessments.
• Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles.
• Ability to evaluate solution compliance against security policies.

Responsibilities

• Design secure solutions, assess risks and conduct assurance activities.
• Work with delivery teams and clients to balance security and business needs.
• Produce architecture artefacts, including security architectures and technology roadmaps.

Skills

Security Architecture

Security Assurance

Risk Assessment

Systems Engineering

Technical Security

Education

Relevant architecture or security certifications

Tools

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

CISSP

CISM

SABSA

TOGAF

NCSC Certified Cyber Professional

CIISec Full Member

Job description

Location: Hybrid; with occasional travel expected to client site or Logiq’s offices in Bristol, Chippenham or Cheltenham.

Salary: Negotiable, plus car allowance, plus up to 10% performance bonus*, plus excellent benefits package.

Logiq is a fast-growing technology company providing secure, high-assurance solutions to clients across the private and public sectors. Due to continued growth in our Security Capability, we are looking for experienced Security Architecture & Assurance Consultants to join our team.

What is Security Architecture & Assurance?

This role combines Security Architecture and Security Assurance disciplines. Our consultants work directly with delivery teams, engineers, architects, governance bodies and stakeholders to design secure solutions, assess security risks, provide independent assurance and support secure operational outcomes.

We help clients make practical, evidence-based security decisions by balancing technical design, business requirements, delivery constraints and cyber risk throughout the lifecycle.

As leading players in MOD’s cyber security transformation to Secure by Design (SbD), we are looking for team members and leaders who share our vision that cyber risk management is driven by business requirements and a holistic view of security that can guide clients to secure solutions that support their business objectives.

Why Join Us?

• Work on impactful projects that drive efficiency and innovation across diverse sectors.
• Access professional development pathways tailored to your career ambitions.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a competitive benefits package.

The Role:

You will be an experienced Security Consultant with a background in Security Architecture, Security Assurance, Systems Engineering, Infrastructure, Cloud, Software or Platform Architecture.

You will support clients in designing secure solutions, assessing risks, conducting assurance activities and ensuring that security requirements are appropriately implemented throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The role combines technical understanding with assurance and risk management expertise. You will work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to help clients understand risks, make informed decisions and deliver secure operational outcomes.

Ideally your experience will include:

• Conducting security architecture reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Designing security architectures for enterprise, cloud, hybrid and on-premises environments.
• Performing threat modelling, security risk assessments and security analysis.
• Producing architecture artefacts including security architectures, solution designs and technology roadmaps.
• Producing and reviewing security assurance evidence and assurance artefacts.
• Supporting governance, design authority and assurance review boards.
• Evaluating solution compliance against security policies, standards and frameworks.
• Identifying security risks and recommending practical mitigations.
• Supporting accreditation, assurance and risk acceptance processes.
• Providing independent challenge and assurance to delivery teams whilst ensuring security requirements are balanced against operational outcomes.

What We’re Looking for:

• Demonstrable experience in Security Architecture, Security Assurance, Technical Security, Risk Assessment or Systems Engineering.
• Experience conducting architecture reviews, security assessments, assurance activities or supporting security governance within complex technology environments.
• Strong understanding of system engineering and technology delivery lifecycles.
• One or more relevant architecture, engineering or security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP or equivalent professional experience.
• TOGAF Certified.
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect.
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
• NCSC Certified Cyber Professional (Security Architecture).
• CIISec Full Member.
• Chartered status through UK Cyber Security Council, CIISec, BCS, IET or equivalent professional body.

Other information:

Logiq is committed to investing in people, offering clear progression pathway into our consultancy service, and we will passionately support professional growth to develop our employees.

Flexible working is available including part-time / term time working patterns. All suggestions are welcomed to be discussed as part of a proposed employment package. We are an equal-opportunities employer.

*Bonus payments are discretionary and awarded upon successful completion of probation.

Benefits Include:

• 10% Discretionary
• Access EV Scheme
• Access to Private Health Care
• Flexible Working
• Hybrid Working
• Fantastic Company Culture
• 10 days additional paid leave for reservists and CFAV

“At Logiq, I love being part of a team that thrives on exciting, fast-paced projects in complex environments. We focus on delivering real value rather than getting bogged down by unnecessary processes. The collaborative culture encourages initiative and empowers me to make impactful decisions, with support always available when I need it. I also feel supported in my project work and career development, with plenty of opportunities to enhance my skills and take on new challenges. Logiq’s investment in its people ensures I have both the tools and encouragement to achieve my goals.”

As someone with a challenging home life, including children with additional needs, the hybrid working model has been invaluable. Logiq treats me as a professional, trusting me to manage my work, projects, and outputs while balancing my family commitments. The flexibility to adapt my schedule for school runs and care needs, combined with a supportive team and rewarding work, makes this a truly unique place to grow and succeed.”