Senior Cyber Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's defence sector seeks a Senior Cyber Security Architect to provide oversight and leadership in information security. This role involves developing security architecture principles, guiding solution architects, and ensuring compliance across high-impact IT programmes.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Security Architect in secure or classified environments.
• Experience working with HMG, MoD, and NCSC guidance.
• Deep understanding of security methodologies and principles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security architecture lead for complex IT systems.
• Develop and apply security architecture principles.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and lead Security Working Groups.

Skills

Security Architect

Security frameworks

Technical risk assessments

Communication

Collaboration

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reading, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Information Security Architect | On-site – Aldermaston

? Up to £90 per hour via Umbrella

? Full-time on-site in Aldermaston

? 12-month contract

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client plays a vital role in the UK's defence infrastructure, operating within one of the most secure and regulated environments in the country. Due to increasing demands across high-impact IT and infrastructure programmes, they are seeking a Cyber Security Architectural Lead to provide specialist oversight, assurance, and leadership in all areas of information risk and security architecture.

THE INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE:

• Act as the primary security architecture lead for complex IT systems and programmes
• Develop and apply security architecture principles aligned with HMG, MoD, and NCSC standards
• Guide solution architects on embedding security controls and designs across project lifecycles
• Review and assure high/low-level solution designs for compliance and risk mitigation
• Facilitate system accreditations and interface with NCSC and other national authorities
• Conduct technical risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and IT Health Checks
• Lead Security Working Groups and represent security interests in cross-functional settings
• Provide leadership in embedding security architecture best practices across the wider team

INFORMATION SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong background as a Security Architect in secure or classified environments
• Deep understanding of security frameworks, architecture methodologies, and enterprise-level security principles
• Experience working with HMG, MoD, and NCSC guidance and accreditation processes
• Demonstrable experience in developing and assuring secure designs and technical risk assessments
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [emailprotected] . For further information, please call me: 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.