Senior Security Architect - Senior Manager

£70,000 to 95,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Senior Security Architect - Manager Up to £95,000 + bonus | Hybrid | UK

A leading technology consultancy is expanding its Cyber & Security practice and is looking for an experienced Security Architect to support major programmes across Government, Defence and the Public Sector . This is a senior client-facing role focused on designing secure technical solutions, developing security architecture and advising stakeholders across complex technology environments.

The Role

You will:

• Design and develop security architectures, technical security solutions and architecture patterns.
• Lead technical security engagements and work with specialists across Identity, Security Testing, Privacy and Cyber.
• Translate business and security requirements into practical technical designs.
• Communicate and justify security decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop security principles, controls and approaches aligned to client requirements, industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments, threat and risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and security audits.
• Advise clients on security controls, emerging technologies and appropriate technical solutions.
• Work with technology vendors and third parties to assess and secure external systems and data exchanges.
• Contribute to the development of secure cloud, DevSecOps and automated deployment approaches.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience working as a Security Architect or in a closely related security architecture role .
• Experience within a technology consultancy, systems integrator or professional services environment .
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST or CIS .
• Experience with threat modelling and risk assessment .
• Strong knowledge of network security, encryption, authentication and access control.
• Experience across security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Understanding of cloud security across AWS, Azure or GCP .
• Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD and automated deployment .
• Experience engaging with senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Architecture methodology experience such as TOGAF or SABSA .
• Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Experience delivering security architecture within Government, Defence or wider Public Sector environments.
• Knowledge of Government security requirements, including Secure by Design and JSP 440 .
• Experience working with systems and data subject to Government Security Classification requirements.
• CISSP or another recognised information security qualification.
• Experience researching and assessing emerging technologies and associated security considerations.

Security Clearance

• Candidates must already hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance at SC or DV level .

Package & Working

• Up to £95,000 + bonus
• Hybrid working
• UK-based role
• Consultancy experience essential
• Opportunities to work across major Cyber, Defence, Security and Public Sector programmes