Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Active SC Clearance required

Hybrid working in Reading- On-site 3 days per week

Outside IR35 Contract offering CIRCA £650 per day

Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme!

We are seeking a Cyber Security Architectwith 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 programmes security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

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)

We are looking for someone with:

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

Engagement Model

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 plann...