Cloud Security Architect (SC Cleared)

F5
Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£75,000 – £90,000 pa
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Salary

£75,000 – £90,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
20 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Benefits

Bonus Great benefits
Cloud Security ArchitectLocation: Mostly remote - 2-3 days onsite per month (Cardiff area)Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + Great bens

Must have Active SC Clearance

About the Role

We are looking for an experiencedCloud Security Architect withActive SC Clearance to join a well established organisation supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes.

This is a senior position where you will act as theDomain Design Authority, owning security architecture across enterprise environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and evolution of security capabilities across services, while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act asDomain Design Authority for security architecture within your service line
  • Define, govern, and assureenterprise security architecture across complex environments
  • Providestrategic advisory across managed services, new deals, and transition programmes
  • Ensure alignment withsecurity standards, policies, and best practices
  • Lead stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across business and technology teams
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
  • Translate complex security concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience inenterprise security architecture within large-scale environments
  • Expertise across:
    • SOC / SIEM / SIAM
    • Network Security Architecture
    • Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Hybrid environments)
  • Strong understanding ofmodern security operations and tooling
  • Familiarity with frameworks such asTOGAF, SABSA, and Secure by Design principles
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience working inmulti-vendor and transformation environments
Security Requirements
  • Must be asole UK national
  • Must have activeSC clearance
Working Model

This role is mostly remote but requiring1-2 days onsite per month in the Cardiff area.

What's on Offer
  • Salary up to£85,000 + bonus
  • Opportunity to work onhigh-profile transformation programmes
  • A collaborative environment with strong focus oninnovation and professional growth

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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