Security Architect

Lead Security Architect - Contract Location: London, Manchester, or Bristol (Hybrid/Flexible Working) Duration: 9 months Clearance Required: Eligible for SC clearance or above Overview: We are partnering with a high-profile public sector digital team to support the hire of a Lead Security Architect. This team plays a critical role in safeguarding public-facing digital infrastructure and domain environments, working at scale to identify and mitigate cyber risk. This role sits within a specialist team focused on securing domain name spaces, digital services, and infrastructure across the public sector landscape. Key Responsibilities: Conduct risk-based analysis and assessment of cyber vulnerabilities across a diverse digital estate. Translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to support the resolution of identified cyber vulnerabilities. Build and nurture effective working relationships across the wider public sector. Collaborate with government cyber coordination teams to drive a unified approach to cyber defence. Continuously improve internal processes and tooling to enhance threat monitoring and incident response. Mentor and upskill team members to help scale architectural capability. Drive Secure by Design principles and shape architectural standards across platforms and services. Core Skills & Experience: Proven experience in secure system design, architecture, and cyber resilience. Strong knowledge of current cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies (including OWASP). Expertise across infrastructure, network, application, and cloud security architecture. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence, guide, and advise senior leaders. Familiarity with security tooling, patterns, and the broader cybersecurity product landscape. Strong written communication skills – capable of creating actionable and accessible technical content. Experience delivering knowledge transfer and training to internal teams.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025