Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Bristol, South West

Security Architect

Full-Time£85,000 - 85,000 per yearTodayUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year

Requirements:
  • Prior and proven experience gained 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 in cloud security (AWS, Azure).
  • Understanding of microservice architectures.
  • Proficient in PKI, cryptography, and 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.
Responsibilities:
  • 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.
Technologies:
  • AWS
  • Architect
  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • Cryptography
  • Security
  • TOGAF
  • Support

More:

We are looking for a Technical Cyber Security Architect to join our team at a leading Cyber Consultancy that is shaping the future of secure digital transformation. This role is remote-based in the UK, with occasional travel required. We offer flexible working arrangements, a commitment to career development through continuous learning, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Private Health Care, a Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, and Life Assurance. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive community and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

last updated 30 week of 2026

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About Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Sanderson Government and Defence

Bristol

IT

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