Security Architect (Manchester)

Security Architect - Manchester, UK

• Salary dependant on grade
• 1-3 days onsite hybrid working (project dependent, some weeks remote)
• SC clearance required, and eligibility to obtain DV

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a well-established consultancy delivering complex Technology and Cyber Security programmes into the Defence and Security sector. They are known for combining deep technical expertise with a collaborative, people focused culture.

Due to continued growth across secure government projects, they are looking to appoint an experienced Security Architect to join their expanding team.

THE BENEFITS

• Clear progression pathways and structured development
• Funded certifications and professional training
• Exposure to high profile national security programmes

THE SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

As Security Architect, you will act as a senior technical authority responsible for designing and assuring secure solutions across complex environments.

You will:

• Develop security architectures aligned to client policy and regulatory frameworks
• Lead technical security design across infrastructure, cloud and application environments
• Collaborate with SMEs across Identity, Security Testing and Privacy
• Conduct risk assessments and support threat modelling activities
• Provide clear justification of design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensure alignment to industry standards and government security requirements

SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience operating as a Security Architect or similar senior security role
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS or similar frameworks
• Experience with cloud security across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud
• Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access control
• Experience with security tooling such as SIEM, IDS, firewalls and vulnerability assessment tools
• Knowledge of threat modelling and risk assessment

KEY SKILLS

Security Architect, Cyber Security, ISO 27001, NIST, Cloud Security, AWS, Azure, Risk Assessment, Threat Modelling, SIEM, Defence, NSD