Security Architect - DV Cleared - Perm

Security Architect - DV Cleared

• Location:
  
  Farnborough, Hampshire, UK
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent, Full-Time
• Security Clearance:
  Developed Vetting (DV) - Essential
• Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 + Benefits

The Security Architect designs and implements comprehensive security architectures protecting defence and aerospace IT environments. You will develop enterprise security strategies, lead security programme implementations, architect integrated defence-in-depth solutions, and ensure compliance with stringent MOD security requirements. This role demands exceptional expertise in security architecture, risk management and defence security standards.

• Design holistic security architectures incorporating people, process and technology security
• Develop enterprise-wide security strategies aligned with MOD Classification Guides and Defence Security Policy
• Architect defence-in-depth security solutions across network, application, data and endpoint layers
• Lead security architecture reviews and technical security assessments
• Design zero-trust security models and continuous verification frameworks

• Assess cyber threat landscape 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
• Design business continuity and cyber resilience frameworks

• Ensure security architectures comply with MOD security requirements and ITAR regulations
• Design security solutions supporting Information Security Management System (ISMS) compliance
• Architect compliance and audit capabilities for regulatory reporting
• Lead security standards implementation and controls frameworks

• Architect endpoint protection, data loss prevention (DLP) and advanced threat protection solutions
• Design cloud security architectures supporting hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Architect application security, API security and secure SDLC integration
• Design security operations centre (SOC) capabilities and security information and event management (SIEM)
• Lead security technology evaluation and implementation programmes

• Lead security technical teams and provide architectural mentoring
• Establish security design standards, architecture patterns and operational governance
• Drive technical decision-making through security design reviews
• Document security architecture decisions and design specifications

• Serve as technical authority for security architecture discussions with customer leadership
• Present security recommendations to defence programme teams and executive stakeholders
• Lead security architecture workshops and customer engagement activities
• Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences

• Minimum 12 years' information security experience with 5+ years in architecture role
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale security architectures
• Strong background in defence, aerospace or government security programmes
• Demonstrated expertise with security operations, incident response and threat management
• Track record of leading security transformation and programme implementations

• Deep expertise in security architecture frameworks, methodologies and best practices
• Expert-level knowledge of network security, endpoint security and application security
• Strong understanding of threat models, attack vectors and defence-in-depth strategies
• Proficiency in cloud security (AWS, Azure security, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of security tools (SIEM, DLP, EDR, WAF, firewalls, etc.)
• Understanding of cryptography, encryption and security protocols
• Familiarity with MOD security requirements, Classification Guides and defence standards
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, etc.)

• Exceptional strategic thinking combined with strong technical depth
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and influence executive stakeholders
• Passion for security excellence and continuous improvement

• Experience with defence or aerospace security programmes
• CISSP, CISM, CCSK or equivalent security certifications
• AWS Security or Azure Security certifications
• Experience with security governance and compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of ITAR compliance and export controls
• Armed Forces or military security background

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Enhanced pension and private medical insurance
• Flexible working and professional development support
• Opportunity to architect security for mission-critical defence organisations

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