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Cloud Security Architect (SC Cleared)

F5
Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom
Last week
£75,000 – £90,000 pa

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 (Last week)

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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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