SC NPPV3 Cyber Security Architect CGEMJP00323820
Posted Today by 1765439982
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
England
Summary: We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Architect to oversee security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams, ensuring compliance with security standards. This role is essential for preparing secure environments for onboarding and aligning with enterprise and regulatory requirements. The position requires active SC and NPPV clearance and is fully remote. The contract is set to run until July 31, 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead tenant design reviews and assess cloud architectures for security compliance.
- Identify design gaps and recommend enhancements to meet security baselines.
- Collaborate with client security teams and internal architects on security objectives.
- Define and enforce security standards across platforms and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Certify platforms are secured before onboarding and implement necessary controls.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants.
- Maintain security architecture documentation and report compliance status to stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture and cloud security (Azure, AWS).
- Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
- Proficiency in identity management, network security, and encryption.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: England
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role Title: Cyber Security Architect
Duration: contract to run until 31/07/2026
Location: Remote
Clearance required: Active SC and NPPV Clearance is Necessary
Role purpose / summary
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Architect to lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams to ensure all platforms meet stringent security requirements. This role is critical in preparing environments for secure onboarding and aligning with enterprise and regulatory standards.
Key Skills/ requirements
- Tenant Design Review
- Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks.
- Identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements to meet security baselines.
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives.
- Facilitate workshops and design reviews to ensure mutual understanding of requirements.
- Security Requirements & Governance
- Define and enforce security standards, patterns, and principles across all platforms.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and organizational security policies.
- Onboarding Readiness
- Certify that platforms are fully secured and operational before onboarding activities.
- Implement controls for identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.
- Risk Management
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants and onboarding processes.
- Provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and decision records.
- Report on compliance status and readiness to senior stakeholders.
Required Skills And Experience:
- Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, cloud security (Azure, AWS), and multi-tenant environments.
- Frameworks: Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes.
All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
