Security Architect – DV Cleared

Salary: £54,000 - 94,000 per year

Requirements:

• Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance is essential.
• At least 12 years of information security experience, including 5+ years in a security architecture role.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale security architectures.
• Strong background in defence, aerospace or government security programmes.
• Demonstrated expertise in security operations, incident response and threat management.
• Track record of leading security transformation and programme implementations.
• Deep expertise in security architecture frameworks, methodologies and best practices.
• Expert-level knowledge of network, endpoint and application security.
• Strong understanding of threat models, attack vectors and defence-in-depth strategies.
• Proficiency in cloud security, such as AWS or Azure.
• Knowledge of security tools such as SIEM, DLP, EDR, WAF and firewalls.
• Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols.
• Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, strong technical depth, and outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with the ability to lead technical teams and influence executive stakeholders.
• Passion for security excellence and continuous improvement.
• Desirable: experience with defence or aerospace security programmes; CISSP, CISM, CCSK or equivalent security certifications; AWS Security or Azure Security certifications; experience with security governance and compliance frameworks; knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls; or an Armed Forces or military security background.

Responsibilities:

• Design holistic security architectures incorporating people, processes and technology.
• Develop enterprise-wide security strategies aligned with Defence Security Policy and architect defence-in-depth solutions across network, application, data and endpoint layers.
• Lead security architecture reviews and technical security assessments, and design zero-trust security models and continuous verification frameworks.
• Assess the cyber threat landscape; lead security risk assessments and vulnerability management programmes; and design incident response, threat intelligence and cyber defence capabilities.
• Architect security monitoring, detection and response solutions, and design business continuity and cyber resilience frameworks.
• Ensure security architectures comply with MOD security requirements and ITAR regulations, and design solutions supporting ISMS compliance.
• Architect compliance and audit capabilities for regulatory reporting, and lead security standards implementation and controls frameworks.
• Architect endpoint protection, data loss prevention and advanced threat protection solutions.
• Design cloud security architectures for hybrid and multi-cloud environments, application and API security, secure SDLC integration, SOC capabilities and SIEM solutions.
• Lead security technology evaluation and implementation programmes.
• Lead security technical teams, provide architectural mentoring, and establish security design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance.
• Drive technical decisions through security design reviews and document architecture decisions and design specifications.
• Serve as the technical authority in security architecture discussions with customer leadership.
• Present security recommendations to defence programme teams and executive stakeholders, lead architecture workshops and customer engagements, and 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 a role based in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, with a salary of £70,000–£85,000 plus benefits. The role focuses on protecting defence and aerospace IT environments and supporting mission-critical defence organisations. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible working and professional development support. We value respect, equality and inclusion, welcome applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives, and can support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

last updated 40 week of 2026