Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect Lead to support a public sector programme in Berkshire on a 12-month contract paying up to £90 per hour inside IR35. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering technical security leadership across enterprise environments, including cloud architecture, assurance, and secure systems design.
Key Accountabilities:
• Proven experience in security architecture and cyber capability development
• Strong background in secure systems design, risk mitigation, and assurance activity
• Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams within regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to engage at all levels
• Awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide technical input into secure system architecture and security control design
• Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and effectiveness
• Lead on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across projects
• Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments, and internal assurance processes
• Advise managers on control implementation and performance improvements
• Contribute to the ongoing maturity of organisational cyber capability
Essential Requirements:
• DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
• British Citizen with 10 years’ UK residency
• Experience in secure, enterprise-scale environments (cloud and on-premise)
• CISSP, CESG Certified IA Professional, or equivalent qualifications
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and architectural methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-team collaboration skills
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Requirements
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect Lead to support a public sector programme in Berkshire on a 12-month contract paying up to £90 per hour inside IR35. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering technical security leadership across enterprise environments, including cloud architecture, assurance, and secure systems design. Key Accountabilities: • Proven experience in security architecture and cyber capability development • Strong background in secure systems design, risk mitigation, and assurance activity • Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams within regulated environments • Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to engage at all levels • Awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices Key Responsibilities: • Provide technical input into secure system architecture and security control design • Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and effectiveness • Lead on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across projects • Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments, and internal assurance processes • Advise managers on control implementation and performance improvements • Contribute to the ongoing maturity of organisational cyber capability Essential Requirements: • DV (Developed Vetting) clearance • British Citizen with 10 years’ UK residency • Experience in secure, enterprise-scale environments (cloud and on-premise) • CISSP, CESG Certified IA Professional, or equivalent qualifications • Strong understanding of security frameworks and architectural methodologies • Excellent interpersonal and cross-team collaboration skills
