SC Cleared Security Architect

SC Cleared Security Architect

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Summary: The role of SC Cleared Security Architect focuses on leading the design and assurance of secure architectures within containerised and virtualised environments. The position requires expertise in developing secure architecture designs and embedding security controls within CI/CD pipelines. The architect will also collaborate with various teams to influence architectural decisions and ensure compliance with security standards. This contract role offers an opportunity to work on critical security architecture projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop secure architecture designs for container platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker.
  • Strengthen security controls across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-native virtualisation.
  • Produce high-quality architectural artefacts, including HLDs and security patterns, aligned with NCSC guidance and industry standards.
  • Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and validate platform configurations for compliance and risk.
  • Embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines and advise on container image lifecycle management.
  • Evaluate tools for container security scanning, runtime protection, secrets management, and network security.
  • Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams, acting as SME for containerisation and virtualisation security.
  • Communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders and influence architectural decisions at senior levels.

Key Skills:

  • Active SC clearance.
  • Proven experience as a Security Architect in large or secure environments.
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong understanding of network security, Zero Trust, IAM, workload isolation, and micro-segmentation.
  • Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and government policies.
  • Desirable skills include OpenShift, enterprise Kubernetes, security tooling (Falco, Istio), automation (Terraform, Ansible), and relevant certifications (CCSK, CISSP, CKS).

Salary (Rate): £450 per day

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Security Architect (SC Cleared) - Containerisation & Virtualisation

Location: Remote | Type: Contract (£450/day) | Duration: Six-month rolling contract

Our client, a reputable organisation, is hiring for a skilled SC Cleared Security Architect to lead the design and assurance of secure architectures within containerised and virtualised environments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape security strategies, ensure secure deployment pipelines, and provide technical leadership across cloud-native and virtualised infrastructures.

What you'll be doing:

  • Develop secure architecture designs for container platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker.
  • Strengthen security controls across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-native virtualisation.
  • Produce high-quality architectural artefacts, including HLDs and security patterns, aligned with NCSC guidance and industry standards.
  • Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and validate platform configurations for compliance and risk.
  • Embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines and advise on container image lifecycle management.
  • Evaluate tools for container security scanning, runtime protection, secrets management, and network security.
  • Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams, acting as SME for containerisation and virtualisation security.
  • Communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders and influence architectural decisions at senior levels.

What you'll bring:

  • Active SC clearance.
  • Proven experience as a Security Architect in large or secure environments.
  • Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Strong understanding of network security, Zero Trust, IAM, workload isolation, and micro-segmentation.
  • Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and government policies.
  • Desirable skills include OpenShift, enterprise Kubernetes, security tooling (Falco, Istio), automation (Terraform, Ansible), and relevant certifications (CCSK, CISSP, CKS).

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical security architecture projects within a dynamic environment. If you're a proactive security professional with the right clearance and expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to security excellence.

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