Senior Security Architect | Hybrid

Sanderson Government & Defence; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government and defense consulting firm is seeking a Senior Security Architect based in London. You will support a multi-million-pound transformation programme within a UK Central Government department, providing hands-on contributions to shape secure, scalable solutions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Public Sector Security, strong communication skills, and collaborative spirit. Competitive day rate of £600-£660 inside IR35 offered.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Public Sector Security and Cabinet Office Secure by Design.
• Experience with Infrastructure & Cloud Security.
• Ability to present complex issues in plain English to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support a major transformation programme within a UK Central Government department.
• Shape secure, scalable solutions across complex infrastructure.

Skills

Public Sector Security

Enterprise Risk

Infrastructure & Cloud Security

Identity & Access Management

Container Security & DevSecOps

Data Security, PKI

Palo Alto technologies

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Security Architect. Location: London twice a week. Day Rate: £600-£660 inside IR35. Security Clearance: SC Cleared.

We\'re hiring a Senior Security Architect to support a major multi-million-pound transformation programme within a UK Central Government department. This is a hands-on, high-impact role shaping secure, scalable solutions across complex infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support a major multi-million-pound transformation programme within a UK Central Government department.
• Provide a hands-on, high-impact contribution to shaping secure, scalable solutions across complex infrastructure.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Deep understanding of Public Sector Security and Cabinet Office Secure by Design
• Enterprise Risk
• Infrastructure & Cloud Security
• Identity & Access Management
• Container Security & DevSecOps
• Data Security, PKI, Palo Alto technologies
• Strong communicator with the ability to present complex issues in plain English to senior stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, hands-on approach to design and review

Application

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