Information Security Analyst jobs in United States

Security Architect - Defence & Space

Location: Newport (4 days onsite, Fridays offsite)

Contract: 6 months (potential extension)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Pay Rate: £63.54 per hour PAYE / £85 per hour Umbrella

Security Clearance: SC Clearance (Sole British National required)

IR35 Status: Off-payroll working rules apply

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks. You'll ensure alignment with industry and government standards, produce and maintain security documentation, and collaborate with engineering and development teams to embed security requirements from the outset.

• Design and maintain secure architectures for MOD platforms, applications, and networks
• Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance
• Produce security documentation, risk assessments, and management plans
• Lead secure design reviews and support engineering assurance gates
• Liaise with MOD, NCSC, Information Assurance teams, and other stakeholders
• Stay up to date with evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigations

• Minimum 6years' experience in cyber security architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (JSP 440, JSP 604, DEFSTANs)
• Experience with Secure by Design, systems engineering principles, and secure development lifecycles
• Hands-on knowledge of risk management frameworks (HMGIS1/IS2, NIST RMF)
• Excellent communication skills, able to present to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Certifications required: CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent

• Competitive hourly rates.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile defence projects.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.

Apply Now!

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy