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Security Architect - Defence & National Security (DV Cleared)
Location: Farnborough / Hybrid / Remote (UK-based) |
Clearance: DV Cleared |
Salary: £90k + excellent benefits

Looking to use your security expertise to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner have impressive year on year growth secured for the next three years, so there is plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence.

A DV Security Architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK's most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You will need to have Sec Ops Design & Build experience and location wise, be happy to work where you need to deliver. This is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based.

Do you want to work on projects that matter - cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can be part of a collaborative team shaping secure, cloud-native architectures, and enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and real variety in your day-to-day.

What you'll be doing

Designing robust, secure-by-design architectures aligned to MOD and wider government standards
Managing risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53 and producing key security artefacts (RMAs, Security Aspects, Test Plans, etc.)
Working with cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, Software, Infrastructure and Agile delivery
Providing strategic guidance on cyber security, threat mitigation and compliance
Engaging with MOD stakeholders, accreditors and assurance bodies to meet regulatory requirementsWhat you'll bring

Strong experience in designing and assuring security architectures in Defence or similar secure sectors
Deep understanding of security components (cryptography, access control, data inspection etc.)
Familiarity with JSP 604/453 and MOD assurance frameworks
High standards in documentation and stakeholder communication
Currently DV (Developed Vetting) ClearedBonus if you have: DevSecOps, Agile or CI/CD experience, or exposure to tools like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJS, MongoDB, or Kafka.

Do you want to work on some of the best projects in the MOD & Defence world for a high growth company and long term future projects and career opportunities?

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