Security Architect Lead

Security Architect – SC Cleared | £750/day | Remote/Hybrid | Public Sector Contract
We are currently seeking a highly experienced SC-cleared Security Architect to support a critical government project. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting edge of secure architecture design within a high-impact public sector environment.
💼 Role Summary
As a Security Architect, you will lead the design of secure systems and services, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to the strategic development of security principles. You will be the escalation point for junior architects and will play a key role in shaping security patterns across large, complex microservice-based environments.
🔑 Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical design of secure systems and services
Develop vision, strategy, and principles for security architecture across projects
Justify and communicate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences
Influence decision-making across large teams and departments
Produce reusable security patterns and support quality assurance
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and security stakeholders across departments
Provide insight into complex security needs and risk implications
Be the point of escalation for lower-grade security architects🛠️ Required Technical Skills

Demonstrated expertise in designing secure system architectures
Deep experience with AWS cloud ...