Senior Cyber Security Architect

Anson Mccade; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital transformation firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Architect to join their award-winning team. This role involves designing secure cloud architectures, leading a team of Cyber Security Engineers, and ensuring compliance with key security standards. Candidates should have proven experience in designing secure cloud solutions and a strong understanding of application and infrastructure architecture. This position offers a salary of up to £120,000 GBP, healthcare benefits, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Healthcare and dental insurance

Pension scheme

Minimum 33 days annual leave

Regular promotion cycles

Access to training and development programmes

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing secure cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of application and infrastructure architecture.
• Background in network and web application security (OSI, TCP/IP, OWASP, PKI, TLS).

Responsibilities

• Work with Agile teams to embed Cyber Security practices.
• Lead and mentor Cyber Security Engineers.
• Design and deliver secure cloud architectures.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Support Continuous Security and DevSecOps processes.

Skills

Designing secure cloud solutions

Application and infrastructure architecture

Network and web application security

Risk and compliance practices

Education

Relevant certifications (OSCP, CREST, TIGER)

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Cyber Security Architect

Compensation

£Up to £120,000 GBP + 10% Bonus

Employment Type

Permanent

Locations

• London; Belfast; Derry; Edinburgh; Glasgow; Leeds; Manchester; Liverpool; Bristol; Bournemouth; Brighton; Plymouth; Southampton; Newcastle; Sunderland; Norwich; Birmingham, Manchester, North West - United Kingdom
• Remote (UK-Based)

About the Role

We are working with one of the top Digital Transformation practices in the UK – recognised as a Times Top 100 Company for 7 years in a row. They are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Architect to join their award‑winning team and help deliver secure, large‑scale digital transformation programmes across Healthcare, Defence, and the Public Sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Agile delivery teams to embed strong Cyber Security practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor a small team of Cyber Security Engineers.
• Design and deliver secure cloud architectures and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with key security standards and regulations (NCSC, ISO, NIST, GDPR, etc.).
• Support Continuous Security, CI/CD, and DevSecOps processes.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing secure cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of application and infrastructure architecture.
• Background in network and web application security (OSI, TCP/IP, OWASP, PKI, TLS).
• Knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance practices.
• Relevant certifications (OSCP, CREST, TIGER, etc.) are beneficial.

Benefits

• Up to £120,000 base salary + performance bonus
• Healthcare and dental insurance
• Pension scheme
• Minimum 33 days annual leave
• Flexible working and hybrid options
• Regular promotion cycles and annual salary reviews
• Access to internal training and professional development programmes

Additional Information

If you are an experienced Cyber Security professional looking to make an impact on nationally significant projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading organisation driving innovation across critical sectors.

Apply now or reach out to Aaron O'Neill | LinkedIn to learn more.

Reference:

AMC / AON / KainosCyberSec

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