Security Architect

Triad
South Camberwell, London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Salary

£75,000 – £80,000 pa

Posted
20 Apr 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Security Architect

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.

Salary £80k, plus excellent company benefits.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

Glassdoor score of 4.7

96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend

100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe

Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting

Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products

Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

Triad is seeking a Security Architect; you will play a critical role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure solutions across our client engagements. You will champion Secure by Design principles and lead threat modelling activities to ensure risks are identified and mitigated early in the lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders, you will define security architectures, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and embed security best practices throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Architecture Design - Develop and maintain secure architecture patterns, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements

Secure by Design - Embed security into every stage of the solution lifecycle, ensuring systems are designed with security controls from the outset rather than retrofitted.

Threat Modelling - Lead and facilitate threat modelling exercises (e.g. STRIDE), identifying vulnerabilities and defining mitigations early in delivery

Risk Assessment - Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across systems, applications, and infrastructure

Security Assurance - Provide governance and assurance across projects, ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with clients, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders to embed security into solution design

Standards & Compliance - Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and government security policies

Skills and Experience:

Experience working as a Security Architect or in a senior security role within complex environments

Strong practical experience applying Secure by Design principles in modern architectures

Hands-on experience conducting threat modelling (e.g. STRIDE, attack trees) and risk analysis

Strong understanding of security frameworks and best practice such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, NCSC guidance

Experience working in the UK Public Sector and associated security standards and guidance including GovAssure/NCSC CAF, HMG Security Policy Framework.

Knowledge of cloud security principles across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP

Experience with identity and access management, encryption, network security, and secure application design including security tooling

Ability to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience supporting agile delivery teams

Qualifications & Certifications

A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or SABSA - Desirable

Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.

Triad's Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses

Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination

Benefits:

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions (5%)

Private healthcare with Bupa

Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access

Perkbox membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

What Our Colleagues Have to Say

Please see for yourself on Glass Door and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

A first-stage interview with our Architecture team

A second stage interview with one of the Management team, including a career review

We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader

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