Cyber Security Architect - Sc Cleared
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- England,West Midlands,Shropshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £600 - £675 per day
Job Description:
SC-Cleared Cyber Security Architect
Location: UK
Clearance: Active SC
Engagement: Contract
About the role
We’re partnering with a leading public-sector consultancy to appoint an SC-cleared Cyber Security Architect. You’ll shape secure-by-design solutions for government clients, balancing delivery pragmatism with strong security outcomes across cloud, data, applications, and infrastructure.
What you’ll do *Own end-to-end security architecture for complex public-sector programmes.
*Define patterns and controls, produce high-quality designs and assurance artefacts.
*Run threat modelling and risk assessments; advise on proportionate mitigation.
*Guide delivery teams to embed secure-by-design and shift-left security practices.
*Engage stakeholders (security, architecture, delivery, governance) and present options and trade-offs in clear, business-focused language.
*Support design reviews, accreditation/assurance activities, and handover into live service.
*Contribute to bids, estimates, and pre-sales as needed (option papers, solution outlines, delivery plans).
What you’ll bring *Active SC clearance and experience working with central government or arm’s-length bodies.
*Strong background in security architecture across cloud (Azure/AWS), networks, identity, endpoints, and application stacks.
*Practical knowledge of recognised security standards and guidance (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST, Zero Trust, secure patterns).
*Ability to translate risks and controls into clear designs and roadmaps for multidisciplinary teams.
*Confident communicator with consulting mindset—able to influence, simplify, and drive decisions.
Nice to have *Experience across GDS/NCSC-aligned assurance, protective monitoring, logging, and IAM.
*Sector experience spanning justice, home affairs, health, or defence.
*Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA (or equivalent).
Location: UK
Clearance: Active SC
Engagement: Contract
About the role
We’re partnering with a leading public-sector consultancy to appoint an SC-cleared Cyber Security Architect. You’ll shape secure-by-design solutions for government clients, balancing delivery pragmatism with strong security outcomes across cloud, data, applications, and infrastructure.
What you’ll do *Own end-to-end security architecture for complex public-sector programmes.
*Define patterns and controls, produce high-quality designs and assurance artefacts.
*Run threat modelling and risk assessments; advise on proportionate mitigation.
*Guide delivery teams to embed secure-by-design and shift-left security practices.
*Engage stakeholders (security, architecture, delivery, governance) and present options and trade-offs in clear, business-focused language.
*Support design reviews, accreditation/assurance activities, and handover into live service.
*Contribute to bids, estimates, and pre-sales as needed (option papers, solution outlines, delivery plans).
What you’ll bring *Active SC clearance and experience working with central government or arm’s-length bodies.
*Strong background in security architecture across cloud (Azure/AWS), networks, identity, endpoints, and application stacks.
*Practical knowledge of recognised security standards and guidance (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST, Zero Trust, secure patterns).
*Ability to translate risks and controls into clear designs and roadmaps for multidisciplinary teams.
*Confident communicator with consulting mindset—able to influence, simplify, and drive decisions.
Nice to have *Experience across GDS/NCSC-aligned assurance, protective monitoring, logging, and IAM.
*Sector experience spanning justice, home affairs, health, or defence.
*Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA (or equivalent).
Job number 3440810
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