Architect jobs in United Kingdom

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams to ensure all platforms meet stringent security requirements. This role is critical in preparing environments for secure onboarding and aligning with enterprise and regulatory standards.

• Tenant Design Review: Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks; identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives; facilitate workshops and design reviews.
• Security Requirements & Governance: Define and enforce security standards, patterns, and principles across all platforms; ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and organizational security policies.
• Onboarding Readiness: Certify that platforms are fully secured and operational before onboarding activities; implement controls for identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.
• Risk Management: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants and onboarding processes; provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and decision records; report on compliance status and readiness to senior stakeholders.

• Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, cloud security (Azure, AWS), and multi‑tenant environments.
• Frameworks: Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes.