Security Architect

Firm: PA Consulting

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

This position is part of PA Consulting's Digital & Data team, focusing on information security across diverse client sectors.

• Apply agile best practices, collaborating cross‑functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders to solve client and internal challenges.
• Participate in in‑person white‑boarding sessions and use asynchronous communication via Teams.
• Engage in a hybrid working arrangement—minimum two days per week in office or on client site, with up to five days on client site as required.
• Work on a diverse range of projects and technology stacks across multiple sectors, ensuring each project’s unique needs are met.

• Solid foundation in information security.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, or SABSA.
• Experience delivering security solutions for large‑scale infrastructure or integration projects.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• UK residency: must be British citizen or have resided in the UK for at least five years, qualifying for security clearance.

Technology choices are driven by project requirements, focusing on scalable, high‑performance applications across client systems.

• Health and lifestyle perks, including private healthcare for you and your family.
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve); option to purchase five additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to engage in community and charity initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax‑efficient benefits such as cycle‑to‑work schemes and a give‑as‑you‑earn program.

We are committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to any protected characteristic. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.