Security Architect - DV Cleared

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:

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

Responsibilities:

• We design and implement comprehensive security architectures for defence and aerospace IT environments.
• We develop enterprise security strategies aligned with Defence Security Policy.
• We lead security programme implementations.
• We architect integrated defence-in-depth 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 the cyber threat landscape 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 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 security technical 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 the technical authority for 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 a defence and aerospace-focused organisation based in Farnborough, Hampshire, UK, offering a permanent, full-time Security Architect role with a salary of £70,000 to £85,000. We provide a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including an enhanced pension, private medical insurance, flexible working, and professional development support. Our team is committed to building security for mission-critical defence organisations, and we value partnership, diversity, inclusion, and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

last updated 35 week of 2026