Security Architect

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Proven track record as a Cybersecurity Architect or Security Consultant within large-scale transformation programmes.
• Deep understanding of multilevel security requirements, multi-classification data management, and cross-border geographic security frameworks.
• Strong familiarity with secure configuration management, Identity & Access Management (IAM) architecture, and systems security engineering.
• Expert ability to evaluate designs against BRDs/NFRDs, perform gap analyses, and assist suppliers with Security Risk Management Plans.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate on business prioritisation and translate complex technical risks to business impacts.

Responsibilities:

• Support our transformation programme in developing and integrating appropriate cybersecurity architecture and designs for systems and networks.
• Architect solutions for systems with multilevel security requirements and those processing multiple classification levels of data across multiple geographic regions.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the architecture of an appropriate Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution.
• Collaborate with the programme to determine and document necessary protection needs for all in-scope information systems and networks.
• Assess security architectures and designs delivered by the programme against functional and non-functional requirements (BRDs and NFRDs).
• Perform thorough reviews of programme deliverables, identifying architectural gaps, areas of unacceptable security risk, and instances of non-compliance.
• Support the primary supplier in developing and delivering a robust Security Risk Management Plan.
• Define and document how the implementation of new systems or interfaces impacts the security posture of the current IT and business environment.
• Deliver comprehensive documentation addressing information security, cybersecurity architecture, and systems security engineering requirements at key points in the life cycle.
• Ensure our transformation programme strictly employs secure configuration management processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritise critical business functions.
• Ensure all acquired or developed systems remain consistent with our internal cybersecurity principles and guidelines.

Technologies:

• Architect
• IAM
• Support
• Security

More:

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to join a major transformation programme on a 6 month contract. This is a hybrid role, with the need to be onsite in the office 2-3 days per week. We will work closely with stakeholders to ensure deliverables align with our organisation-specific cybersecurity architecture principles, manage risks effectively, and support secure system engineering throughout the programme delivery life cycle.

last updated 31 week of 2026