Security Architect - SC Cleared in South West

Security Architect: Defence Sector

South / South West England - Remote, with travel to customer sites as required

Salary range £80,000 - 90,000

Live SC clearance required (minimum)

The company

A bespoke technology consultancy working exclusively with customers in the defence space. As a specialist SME, they offer something larger consultancies can't: direct access to senior leadership, real influence over how the business grows, and work that is varied, meaningful and technically demanding.

The role

They are looking for a Security Architect to join the team and support defence customers in designing and delivering secure, resilient solutions. You will act as a trusted technical adviser, working with customers to shape security architecture across complex environments, and you will have a genuine voice in how the consultancy develops its security offering.

Key responsibilities

Design and review security architectures across cyber, cloud and enterprise environments

Provide expert security advice to defence customers, translating technical risk into clear, practical recommendations

Develop secure cloud architectures in AWS or Azure

Work with customer and delivery teams to ensure security is built in from the start

Produce high-quality architecture documentation, designs and assurance artefacts

Travel to customer sites as needed to engage stakeholders and support deliveryAbout you

Essential

Live SC clearance (minimum). Candidates with DV are also welcome

Current (live) CISSP certification

Strong experience in cyber security architecture, cloud security architecture (AWS or Azure), or enterprise security architecture

Confident working directly with customers and communicating at both technical and senior levels

Based in the south or south west of England and happy to travel to customer sitesDesirable

TOGAF certification

Background working in the defence sectorWhy join?

Specialist, mission-led work supporting defence customers

Small-business culture with visibility and influence

A role where your expertise is valued and your input shapes the outcome

[Benefits, e.g. flexible working, training budget, certification support]How to apply

Send your CV through, or get in touch for a confidential conversation