Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Active SC Clearance required

Hybrid working with occasional visits at Reading

Outside IR35 - £600-£650 per day

Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme!

We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration.

You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture.

You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:

• Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
• Security Requirements Specification
• Security Principles Framework
• Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
• Threat Modelling Report
• Reusable Security Pattern Library
• Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)

• Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience
• Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
• Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles
• Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design
• SC or DV clearance is essential

• 3 days per week on site in an air-gapped environment
• Location:
  
  Reading
• CIRCA Outside IR35 £ 650/day
• Initial contract will be for 3 months, with an option to extend (as this programme is planned for few years)