Job Description:

+ Long term contract

+ Outside IR35

+ DV Cleared

+ Hampshire based

+ Rate on application

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to support the design, assurance and accreditation of highly secure infrastructure and network environments within a classified defence programme.

Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you will define security architectures, conduct threat modelling and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with stringent security and accreditation requirements across complex IT and networked systems.

• Proven Security Architecture experience within Defence, MOD, National Security or other highly regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of secure infrastructure, network and platform architectures.
• Experience with:
  • Network segmentation and zoning
  • Firewalls, IDS/IPS and boundary security controls
  • PKI, encryption and key management
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM)
  • Secure-by-Design principles
  • Threat modelling and security risk assessment
• Experience producing security architecture artefacts and supporting accreditation activities.
• Knowledge of NCSC guidance, JSP 440, Secure by Design and defence security standards.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF or equivalent desirable.

Please note: Due to the highly classified nature of the programme, this role requires full-time onsite attendance in Hampshire.