Cyber Security Architect

Security Architect – Technical Security Background

Location: Remote – Occasional travel to client site

Salary banding – depending on experience and expertise £60,000 - £70,000 base + package + benefits

Are you a technically skilled Senior Security Consultant ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a Security Architect who is passionate about designing secure systems, influencing security strategies, and building a safer digital future for our client, a pure-play cybersecurity consulting firm operating globally across various industries, including retail, financial services, and Critical national infrastructure, to name a few.

About the Role

As a Security Architect, you will work closely with the senior architecture teams to develop and enhance security controls, support secure system design, and contribute to strategic security initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong technical security experience who is looking to transition into a security architecture-focused role.

It is important to note that culture matters as much as capability; our client values people who are passionate, articulate, and driven to learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of secure systems and applications.
• Support the creation and review of security architecture documentation, including threat models and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure security is integrated throughout system lifecycles.
• Help assess new technologies and recommend secure solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to security governance, risk, and compliance processes where needed.
• Stay up to date on emerging security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies.

Essential Skills & Experience

• MUST have consulting experience
• MUST have experience designing secure systems
• Proven experience in technical security roles (e.g., security engineer, network engineer, systems security administrator, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of security fundamentals, including network security, cryptography, identity & access management (IAM), and secure application design.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF etc
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A strong desire to grow into a security architecture leadership role.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Cloud security knowledge (Azure preferred, but AWS and GCP welcome).
• Exposure to DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISMP, SABSA, or CompTIA Security+ (or working towards them).

What We Offer

• A clear career path with mentoring and professional development support.
• Variety & Impact: Engage with critical national infrastructure, finance, retail, and government clients.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to Senior, Lead, and Principal roles
• Learning & Development: Significant investment in certifications and professional growth.
• Flexibility & Culture: Fully remote working (with occasional travel) and a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.
• Far from your typical consulting firm – a culture built on flexibility and fun, with unforgettable company trips and adventure-filled experiences.