Security Architect - Farnborough

Salary: £48,000 - 88,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• We require at least 12 years of information security experience, including 5 years in an architecture role.
• We require proven experience designing enterprise-scale security architectures.
• We require a strong background in defence, aerospace, or government security programmes.
• We require demonstrated expertise in security operations, incident response, and threat management.
• We require a track record of leading security transformation and programme implementations.
• We require deep expertise in security architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
• We require expert-level knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and application security.
• We require a strong understanding of threat models, attack vectors, and defence-in-depth strategies.
• We require proficiency in cloud security, such as AWS Security, Azure Security, or equivalent.
• We require knowledge of security tools including SIEM, DLP, EDR, WAF, and firewalls.
• We require understanding of cryptography, encryption, and security protocols.
• We require familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides, and defence standards.
• We require knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
• We require exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth.
• We require outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• We require strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• We require proven ability to lead technical teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• We require a passion for security excellence and continuous improvement.
• We consider defence or aerospace security programme experience desirable.
• We consider CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or equivalent security certifications desirable.
• We consider AWS Security or Azure Security certifications desirable.
• We consider experience with security governance and compliance frameworks desirable.
• We consider knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls desirable.
• We consider an Armed Forces or military security background desirable.

Responsibilities:

• We design and implement comprehensive security architectures for defence and aerospace IT environments.
• We develop enterprise security strategies aligned with MOD Classification Guides and Defence Security Policy.
• We architect defence-in-depth security solutions across network, application, data, and endpoint layers.
• We lead security architecture reviews and technical security assessments.
• We design zero-trust security models and continuous verification frameworks.
• We assess cyber threats and design threat-informed security architectures.
• We lead security risk assessments and vulnerability management programmes.
• We design incident response, threat intelligence, and cyber defence capabilities.
• We architect security monitoring, detection, and response solutions.
• We design business continuity and cyber resilience frameworks.
• We ensure our security architectures comply with MOD security requirements and ITAR regulations.
• We design security solutions that support Information Security Management System (ISMS) compliance.
• We architect compliance and audit capabilities for regulatory reporting.
• We lead security standards implementation and controls frameworks.
• We architect endpoint protection, data loss prevention (DLP), and advanced threat protection solutions.
• We design cloud security architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• We architect application security, API security, and secure SDLC integration.
• We design security operations centre (SOC) capabilities and security information and event management (SIEM).
• We lead security technology evaluation and implementation programmes.
• We lead technical security teams and provide architectural mentoring.
• We establish security design standards, architecture patterns, and operational governance.
• We drive technical decision-making through security design reviews.
• We document security architecture decisions and design specifications.
• We serve as technical authority in security architecture discussions with customer leadership.
• We present security recommendations to defence programme teams and executive stakeholders.
• We lead security architecture workshops and customer engagement activities.
• We communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Technologies:

• API
• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• Cryptography
• Support
• Network
• Security
• WAF

More:

We are recruiting a permanent, full-time Security Architect for our Farnborough, Hampshire location. This is a highly competitive role offering a salary of £70,000 to £85,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible working, and professional development support. We are committed to respect, equality, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our people-driven culture is built on partnership, and we offer the opportunity to architect security for mission-critical defence organisations.

last updated 32 week of 2026