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Job Title:Security Architecture Consultant

Location:Fully Remote (UK-based)

Salary:Up to £80,000 per annum

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent


About the Role:

Our client, a leading international cybersecurity consultancy, is looking for a Security Architecture Consultant to join their Technical Services team. This is a key role focused on embedding robust security practices into solution design and delivery processes across various platforms and teams.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide cybersecurity architecture and technical consultancy to Design & Delivery teams.
  • Ensure architectural components align with information security policies and standards.
  • Develop and refine security design patterns, document templates, and best practices.
  • Support architectural risk assessments and provide remediation advice.
  • Collaborate closely with Technology Risk, Engineering, and Security teams.
  • Produce clear documentation for templates, decisions, re-usable patterns, and security rationales.


Technical Expertise Required:

  • Strong understanding of enterprise security services including:
  • Penetration testing
  • Threat modelling
  • Logging & monitoring
  • Vulnerability management
  • Incident response
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Solid documentation and governance capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams.


Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar security architecture or consulting role.
  • Essential:
  • CISSP or CISM certification
  • Industry-recognised higher education qualification
  • Desirable:
  • Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • ITIL, ISO27001 or other service delivery certifications

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