Principal Security Architect

Location: Farnworth

Principal Security Architect We're looking for an experienced Principal Security Architect to join a growing security consultancy, delivering security solutions for secure environments in National Security/ Government. This is an opportunity to provide technical leadership across high-profile security architecture engagements, advising clients, shaping secure designs and ensuring solutions align with business objectives, risk appetite and recognised security standards. You'll work across strategic enterprise architecture and detailed technical design, supporting clients throughout the system lifecycle while helping develop the wider security architecture capability.

The Role Lead security architecture engagements, providing technical direction, governance and assurance. Design and review secure architectures, translating business needs and risk requirements into effective technical controls. Act as a trusted adviser to clients, engaging with senior stakeholders and design authorities. Review architecture deliverables, challenge assumptions and manage risks, dependencies and design trade-offs. Mentor and support other architects, promoting high standards and consistent delivery.

Contribute to client proposals, bids, solution development and business growth. What We're Looking For Essential Chartered through the UK Cyber Security Council in Secure Systems Architecture. An industry-recognised cyber security certification, such as CISSP or CISM. Strong experience delivering security architecture across complex systems, programmes or transformation initiatives. Excellent client engagement and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences.

Experience providing architectural leadership, assurance and governance. Desirable Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec). IEng or CEng registration, BCS chartership or SABSA Chartered Security Architect status.

Experience with architecture frameworks and modelling approaches such as TOGAF, SABSA and Archi Mate. Experience supporting bids, pre-sales and consultancy business development. Why Join? Work on challenging security projects across diverse sectors. Flexible hybrid working, with part-time and term-time arrangements considered. Clear career progression and investment in professional development. Collaborative culture with opportunities to influence technical direction and make a real impact.

Benefits Competitive car allowance. Up to 10% discretionary performance bonus, subject to successful completion of probation. Competitive pension scheme. Electric vehicle scheme. Private healthcare. Flexible and hybrid working. Additional paid leave for Reservists and Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Interested in exploring this opportunity? Apply now /Get in touch with our recruitment team to discuss the role in more detail and find out how you could be a great fit.