Security Architect

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

• Designing secure government systems deployed in cloud environments
• Conducting threat assessments using recognised methodologies (e.g. STRIDE)
• Working within DevSecOps and Kubernetes environments
• Producing high-quality technical documentation and reports
• Supporting secure-by-design development approaches
• Hands-on security engineering in Azure and Microsoft 365
• Knowledge of MOD policies (JSP 440, 453/604, 892)
• Understanding Agile and CI/CD principles in secure environments

Responsibilities:

• Develop cyber security architectures for complex systems
• Provide strategic direction across security projects
• Identify and manage security risks
• Produce evidence to meet MOD regulatory requirements
• Design solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities and threats
• Assess the security implications of emerging technologies in government environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Software Engineering, DevSecOps, Infrastructure, Agile, and Cyber Security

Technologies:

• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• Support
• JSP
• Kubernetes
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• Office 365

More:

We are a leading organization located in Farnborough, looking for a skilled Security Architect to join our team. We offer a competitive salary up to £85,000, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and private medical insurance. Our comprehensive benefits also include life assurance, a generous pension scheme (10% employer / 5% employee), a bonus scheme, and ongoing professional development support. Our on-site facilities feature parking, a gym, a café, restaurant, and breakout spaces, providing a collaborative work environment where your expertise will help secure our internal and MOD projects.

last updated 31 week of 2026