Cyber Architect

Cyber Architect

Posted 1 week ago by Boss Professional Services

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Architecture Framework AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) Cyber Security Cyber Security Standards Data Encryption Encryption Enterprise Security Identity And Access Management Information Technology Architecture Management Network Security NIST 800-53 Risk Management Risk Management Framework Security Clearance Security Strategies Stakeholder Management Threat Modeling

Summary: We are looking for a skilled Cyber Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of secure systems and networks within our organization. The candidate should possess extensive knowledge in cybersecurity architecture and hands-on experience with NIST standards. An active BPSS or SC Clearance is required for this role. This position is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop secure IT architecture aligned with enterprise security strategies and compliance requirements.
  • Apply NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-171, and other NIST publications to guide architecture decisions and ensure compliance.
  • Conduct architecture risk assessments and threat modeling in line with NIST guidelines.
  • Integrate NIST-based controls into system development life cycles (SDLC) and architecture planning.
  • Define security architecture blueprints and reference models.
  • Support audits, compliance efforts, and security assessments involving NIST standards.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to ensure solutions align with security policies.
  • Provide expert guidance on secure configurations, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and network security.
  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend secure integration strategies.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and control mappings.

Key Skills:

  • Deep expertise in cybersecurity design and architecture frameworks.
  • Strong hands-on experience with NIST cybersecurity standards and controls.
  • Experience supporting NIST-based compliance efforts in government and Defence industries.
  • Experience developing or maintaining security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) or Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cyber Architect - Inside IR35 Contract - Must have an active BPSS or SC Clearance

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Architect to lead the design and implementation of secure systems and networks across our organization. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cybersecurity design, architecture frameworks, and strong hands-on experience with NIST cybersecurity standards and controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop secure IT architecture aligned with enterprise security strategies and compliance requirements.

  • Apply NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, SP 800-171, and other NIST publications to guide architecture decisions and ensure compliance.

  • Conduct architecture risk assessments and threat modeling in line with NIST guidelines.

  • Integrate NIST-based controls into system development life cycles (SDLC) and architecture planning.

  • Define security architecture blueprints and reference models.

  • Support audits, compliance efforts, and security assessments involving NIST standards.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to ensure solutions align with security policies.

  • Provide expert guidance on secure configurations, encryption, identity and access management (IAM), and network security.

  • Evaluate new technologies and recommend secure integration strategies.

  • Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, configurations, and control mappings.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting NIST-based compliance efforts in government and Defence industry's.
  • Experience developing or maintaining security documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs) or Risk Management Framework (RMF) packages.
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