Security Architect

We are looking for a Security Architect to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Reporting to the Enterprise Solution Architect, the Security Architect is a senior member of the Solution Design team, responsible for shaping, designing, and governing secure IT solutions across razor blues client base. This role combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and excellent customer engagement skills.

Youll work closely with the Solution Architect team, Security, and Consulting teams to ensure all proposed solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with best practice. Youll support pre-sales engagements, contribute to architectural design, and act as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and next-generation firewalls, alongside a strong understanding of modern security frameworks and threat landscapes.

Youll be comfortable switching between customer meetings, technical design sessions, and hands-on engineering work when required. A qualification recognised by IASME to certify Cyber Essentials Plus will be required for this role. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:
Solution Design & Pre-Sales (50%) Lead the design of secure, scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions for new and existing clients. Produce and review technical design documents (HLDs) in line with razor blues standards. Ensure security controls and architectural principles are built into all designs. Join client meetings to gather requirements and translate them into secure technical solutions. Present proposed designs confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Support Account Managers and the Solution Architect team in preparing technical proposals and scopes. Balance commercial and technical priorities to deliver solutions that are both secure and viable. ?

Security Governance & Compliance (20%) Act as razor blues subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practice. Align all solution designs with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO
27001, and NCSC guidelines. Conduct internal and client-facing security reviews, readiness assessments, and recommendations. Maintain current penetration testing qualifications to support Cyber Essentials Plus assessments. ?

Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation (30%) Oversee and support vulnerability assessments across client environments, ensuring consistent methodology and quality. Use industry-standard tools (e.g. Nessus, Qualys, Defender for Endpoint, or equivalent) to identify vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses. Review scan results and work with the Consulting and Security Operations teams to prioritise and coordinate remediation activities. Provide technical guidance to consultants and engineers on patch management, configuration hardening, and security control implementation.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and being able to use these skills to troubleshoot and deliver five star solutions that keep our clients happy is a must! Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.

razorblue requirements:
We know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply. Qualifications Must hold Full UK Driving Licence At least one relevant IASME recognised qualification CREST Registered Tester (CRT) Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) CHECK Team Member / Team Leader Relevant infrastructure qualifications Experience Microsoft Stack experience including Microsoft 365 experience Windows Server installation & configuration Virtualisation Vulnerability Scanning tools such as Qualys Cloud Platforms

Experience with private & public cloud such as AWS & Azure Security

Experience with MDM, MFA, Email filtering, Next generation firewalls & Anti-Virus solutions, SIEM Solutions such as Sentinel Skills An ability to work independently and perform their own research Ability to work under pressure Creative problem solving Ability to work on your own and as part of a team Extreme professionalism and personal presentation Strong communication, and relationship-building skills People centric approach & service Excellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issues Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.

razorblue gives:
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