Security Architect; Zero Trust; DV Cleared

Position: Security Architect (Zero Trust) - DV Cleared
Security Architect – Zero Trust – DV Cleared

Location:

Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Security Clearance:
Developed Vetting (DV) – Essential Salary: 70,000 – 85,000 + Benefits About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced Security Architect with a strong focus on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to design, implement and evolve secure enterprise environments. You will lead security transformation initiatives, develop enterprise-wide security strategies, and implement identity-centric security architectures aligned with modern Zero Trust principles.

This role requires deep expertise across identity, cloud, infrastructure and cyber security domains, ensuring organisations remain resilient against evolving cyber threats whilst meeting security requirements.

Key Responsibilities Zero Trust Strategy & Architecture Define and deliver enterprise-wide Zero Trust strategies and roadmaps

Design Zero Trust architectures aligned to NIST 800-207 principles

Implement identity-first security models across users, devices, applications and data Develop continuous verification and adaptive access control frameworks

Lead micro-segmentation and least privilege initiatives across enterprise environments

Security Strategy & Architecture Design holistic security architectures incorporating people, process and technology security

Develop enterprise-wide security strategies aligned with and Defence Security Policy requirements

Architect defence-in-depth security solutions across network, cloud, endpoint and application layers

Lead security architecture reviews and technical security assessments

Develop security standards, reference architectures and design patterns

Identity & Access Management Architect and implement enterprise IAM, MFA and Single Sign-On solutions

Design Conditional Access and Privileged Access Management (PAM) capabilities

Lead identity governance and administration initiatives

Develop secure authentication and authorisation frameworks

Ensure access management aligns with Zero Trust and least privilege principles

Cyber Threat & Risk Management Assess cyber threat landscapes and design threat-informed security architectures

Lead security risk assessments and vulnerability management programmes

Design incident response, threat intelligence and cyber defence capabilities

Architect security monitoring, detection and response solutions

Develop cyber resilience and business continuity frameworks

Cloud & Security Solutions Design cloud security architectures across Azure, AWS and hybrid environments

Architect endpoint protection, DLP and advanced threat protection solutions

Design application security, API security and secure SDLC integration

Architect Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM capabilities

Lead security technology evaluation, selection and implementation programmes

Technical Leadership & Governance Lead security technical teams and provide architectural mentoring

Establish security design standards, architecture patterns and governance processes

Drive technical decision-making through security design reviews

Document security architecture decisions and design specifications

Support organisational security transformation programmes

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the subject matter expert for Security Architecture and Zero Trust initiatives

Present security recommendations to senior leadership and programme stakeholders

Lead architecture workshops and customer engagement activities

Communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Essential Requirements Experience & Expertise Minimum 10 years’ experience within Cyber Security and Information Security At least 5 years’ experience in a Security Architect position

Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Zero Trust transformation programmes

Strong background within defence, aerospace, government or highly regulated sectors

Experience leading security transformation and modernisation initiatives

Technical Knowledge Deep expertise in Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation methodologies

Strong knowledge of NIST 800-207 and modern security architecture frameworks

Expert understanding of…