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Cyber Security Architect

London, England, United KingdomFull-time2026-02-02 → 2026-11-11
Security clearance required

Core

Designing secure, resilient cyber and information services for UK public sector clients to safeguard public-facing services and reduce cyber-attack risks.

Role type

Senior Cyber Security Architect (Consultant)

Builds

Security road-maps, identity management programmes, prevention/detection/response capabilities, and secure cloud architectures (AWS/Azure).

Domain

Public Sector / Cyber Security / Cloud Infrastructure

Required skills

Cyber security risk management, security architecture design, stakeholder management, threat modelling, gap analysis, policy/standards development, cloud security (AWS/Azure), security documentation (Risk Assessments, DPIA), HMG Security Check (SC) clearance.

Preferred skills

CISSP/CCSP/CISM certifications, experience with AI/IoT/Digital twins, IT auditing, RFP/ITT preparation, data set management for large/complex datasets.

Technologies

AWS, Azure, Active Directory, SDDC, Server/Desktop Virtualisation.

Responsibilities

Lead cyber security and risk assignments; act as subject matter expert for team engagements; develop security vision and strategy; pitch complex architecture advice to senior stakeholders; investigate major breaches; contribute to security policy and standards; manage technical design for lower-grade architects.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership