Security Architect - SC Cleared

Security Architect: Defence Sector
South / South West England - Remote, with travel to customer sites as required
Salary range £80,000 - 90,000
Live SC clearance required (minimum)

The company

A bespoke technology consultancy working exclusively with customers in the defence space. As a specialist SME, they offer something larger consultancies can't: direct access to senior leadership, real influence over how the business grows, and work that is varied, meaningful and technically demanding.

The role

They are looking for a Security Architect to join the team and support defence customers in designing and delivering secure, resilient solutions. You will act as a trusted technical adviser, working with customers to shape security architecture across complex environments, and you will have a genuine voice in how the consultancy develops its security offering.

Key responsibilities

• Design and review security architectures across cyber, cloud and enterprise environments
• Provide expert security advice to defence customers, translating technical risk into clear, practical recommendations
• Develop secure cloud architectures in AWS or Azure
• Work with customer and delivery teams to ensure security is built in from the start
• Produce high-quality architecture documentation, designs and assurance artefacts
• Travel to customer sites as needed to engage stakeholders and support delivery

About you

Essential

• Live SC clearance (minimum). Candidates with DV are also welcome
• Current (live) CISSP certification
• Strong experience in cyber security architecture, cloud security architecture (AWS or Azure), or enterprise security architecture
• Confident working directly with customers and communicating at both technical and senior levels
• Based in the south or south west of England and happy to travel to customer sites

Desirable

• TOGAF certification
• Background working in the defence sector

Why join?

• Specialist, mission-led work supporting defence customers
• Small-business culture with visibility and influence
• A role where your expertise is valued and your input shapes the outcome
• [Benefits, e.g. flexible working, training budget, certification support]

How to apply

Send your CV through, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.