
Sanderson Government and Defence
Security Architect - South East London
Job Description
Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year
Requirements:- Candidates must hold SC level clearance and meet UK residency requirements
- Prior and proven experience as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role
- Expertise in security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO)
- Knowledge of frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8)
- Familiarity with HMG/NCSC policies and guidance
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure)
- Understanding of microservice architectures
- Proficiency in PKI, Cryptography, Privileged Access Management
- Relevant certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration)
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills
- Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal
- Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns
- Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk
- Validate security controls and their effectiveness
- Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public)
- Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes
- Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures
- Conduct threat modelling and risk analysis
- Design proportional security controls using native cloud technologies
- Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints
- AWS
- Architect
- Azure
- Cloud
- Cryptography
- Security
- TOGAF
- Support
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We are looking for a Technical Cyber Security Architect to join our team, a leading Cyber Consultancy shaping the future of secure digital transformation. This unique opportunity allows you to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning within a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We offer flexible working arrangements with remote-first options and necessary travel, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes Private Health Care, a Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive community, and we are committed to supporting all candidates during the recruitment process.
last updated 34 week of 2026
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Sanderson Government and Defence
South East London
IT
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£68,000
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£90,000
UK median
This salary is 24% below the UK median for Architects (£90,000/yr).
Based on 2024–2025 UK technology sector benchmarks