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Senior Security Architect

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Farnborough

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

23 days ago

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An established industry player seeks a Cyber Security Architect to lead a high-profile MoD programme in Hampshire. This role demands a strong background in Security Architecture, focusing on ensuring that designs meet stringent security requirements. You will engage with both internal and external stakeholders to develop comprehensive security strategies for on-premise and cloud solutions. Your expertise will be pivotal in conducting risk assessments and communicating results effectively. Join a dynamic team dedicated to securing critical systems and making a significant impact in the defence sector.

Proven experience in Security Architecture with strong communication skills.
Knowledge of security standards and risk assessment in cyber contexts.

Lead the implementation and assurance of security designs for a defence project.
Liaise with stakeholders to outline security designs and strategies.

Excellent communication skills

AWS

Security Architecture experience

Application of protective security controls

Ability to produce high- and low-level designs

Knowledge of Cloud and On-premise systems

In depth understanding of risk in a cyber context

SABSA / CISSP

Job Description

Due to the environment and nature of the work, the possession of a current UK Security Clearance is essential for this position.

A new role has arisen to work with a major international Defence Contractor on a high-profile MoD programme in Hampshire for a security cleared Cyber Security Architect.

The Senior Security Architect will play a key role in leading the implementation and assurance on a key defence project.

The Role

Focused on an MoD programme, the Cyber Security Architect will be tasked with ensuring that relevant designs meet functional and non-functional security requirements of relevant standards (eg. MoD, NCSC, NIST).

You will liaise with internal stakeholders in Solutions Architecture and Engineering, as well as external stakeholders, to outline security designs and strategies within the context of customer requirements, legislation and assurance standards.

Your skills will be applied to secure on-premise solutions and cloud technologies. You will develop both high- and low-level security designs for relevant systems and conduct, document and communicate risk assessments and results.

Skills Required