Solutions Architect

TESTQ Technologies; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TESTQ Technologies seeks an experienced Solution Architect to lead secure application and service architecture within a Cybersecurity Assessment and Testing environment. The role focuses on cybersecurity solution architecture, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud Platform to design secure architectures across hybrid cloud and on‑prem environments.

Key requirements include DevSecOps practices, vulnerability management, and strong stakeholder and risk assessment skills to drive governance approvals and

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity solution architecture and secure design.
• Proficiency with Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform.
• Design secure application, infrastructure and integration architectures.
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and on-prem environments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, SDLC, DevSecOps and secure development practices.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security scanning.
• Understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication and authorization.
• Experience with architecture assessments and governance approvals.
• Strong stakeholder management and risk assessment skills.

Skills

Cybersecurity solution architecture

Hybrid cloud management

Stakeholder management

Technical risk assessment

DevSecOps understanding

Tools

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

CI/CD tooling

Security scanning tools

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect to lead secure application and service architecture within a Cybersecurity Assessment and Testing environment.

Key Requirements:

• Strong experience in Cybersecurity Solution Architecture
• Expertise in Kubernetes and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience designing secure application, infrastructure and integration architectures
• Strong understanding of hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
• Knowledge of CI/CD, SDLC, DevSecOps and secure development practices
• Experience with vulnerability management and security scanning: SAST, DAST, MAST, container and infrastructure scanning
• Understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication and authorisation
• Experience with architecture assessments, solution design documents and governance approvals
• Strong stakeholder management and technical risk assessment skills

Mandatory Skills:

Cybersecurity & AI Laws, Kubernetes.