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Senior Security Architect Consultant

United Kingdom, London Employment contract · Job Posted May 14, 2026
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Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Security Architect to join our growing security consulting team in the UK.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and own design, implementation and ongoing development of the security architecture of the client's IT systems
  • Identify business objectives, user needs, risk appetite and cyber security obligations
  • Identify vulnerabilities, perform threat modelling, undertake risk assessment, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls
  • Verify and evidence alignment to 'Secure by Design' principles, corporate security policy/standards as well as industry recognized frameworks and best practice
  • Develop and own secure conceptual, logical and high-level designs by identifying appropriate security controls to be embedded in solutions that meet business requirements whilst evidencing alignment to the target risk appetite
  • Develop and own the design and be able to articulate and justify design recommendations at security architecture assurance gates
  • Develop and own design documentation, options papers, risk assessments, stakeholder presentations and be able to effectively communicate these to both senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Should have the ability to distil complex information and concepts into key discussion points that identifies a path to resolution rather than only the identification of challenges
  • Develop and own the development of the Security Practice skills and capabilities to ensure consistent high quality of service delivery and expertise
  • Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team
  • Develop and own the development of collateral to support Security Consulting 'go to market' propositions and service offerings
  • Develop and own the development and presentation of compelling client proposals collaborating with teams across our business
  • Develop and own the identification of identified risks and emerging cyber security vulnerabilities and threats
  • Perform analysis to quantify and lead risk mitigation plans
  • Work closely with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense on all matters relating to cyber security, information assurance, cyber risk, data privacy including regulatory and compliance considerations
  • Constructively challenge established processes and controls to identify, recommend and facilitate continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Cyber Security
  • Any 2 of the following certifications CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of experience and good knowledge covering several of the following (AD, Cryptography, End User Computing, IAM, PKI, Server hardening, SIEM, SOAR, virtualization (VMware))
  • Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently as needed yet always thinking as part of a team
  • Self-motivation and able to take responsibility
  • Is a persuasive communicator using logic to win support and change views
  • A track record of delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure, transformation or integration programmes
  • Practical knowledge and understanding of industry security frameworks and guidance such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NCSC CAF and other NCSC guidelines
  • In-depth knowledge of modern security concepts, common attack vectors, malware, security analytics and threat intelligence
  • Must hold or be able to gain UK SC level Security Clearance or higher
  • Only accept applications from British Nationals who meet these criteria
  • Candidates with dual Nationality must flag this during the recruitment process

What we offer

  • Tailored benefits that support physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
  • Learning and Development opportunities for continuous growth and development
  • Opportunity to have flexible work options

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