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Security Architect - DV Cleared - Outside IR35

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Security Architect – Defence & National Security (DV Cleared), Outside IR35 £600-700 per day, initial 3 month contract

Location:Farnborough or Cheltenham |Clearance:DV Cleared


Outside IR35 contract role, starting on an initial 3 months with long contract opportunity.


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 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 requirements


What 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) Cleared


Bonus 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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