Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architecture Consultant

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:

Our client, a leading international cybersecurity consultancy, is looking for a Security Architecture Consultant to join their Technical Services team. This is a key role focused on embedding robust security practices into solution design and delivery processes across various platforms and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide cybersecurity architecture and technical consultancy to Design & Delivery teams.
• Ensure architectural components align with information security policies and standards.
• Develop and refine security design patterns, document templates, and best practices.
• Support architectural risk assessments and provide remediation advice.
• Collaborate closely with Technology Risk, Engineering, and Security teams.
• Produce clear documentation for templates, decisions, re-usable patterns, and security rationales.

Technical Expertise Required:

• Strong understanding of enterprise security services including:
• Penetration testing
• Threat modelling
• Logging & monitoring
• Vulnerability management
• Incident response
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Solid documentation and governance capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities across multiple teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar security architecture or consulting role.
• Essential:
• CISSP or CISM certification
• Industry-recognised higher education qualification
• Desirable:
• Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• ITIL, ISO27001 or other service delivery certifications

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