Security Architect
Posted 1 day ago by identifi Global Resources
£85 Per hour
Outside
Onsite
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Security Architect role involves leading the design and delivery of security architecture outputs for a major modernization program. The position requires hands-on experience in applied security architecture and secure-by-design principles, with a focus on producing security artefacts and enhancing the program's security posture. The role is on-site for a minimum of three days per week and is outside IR35. Candidates must have SC clearance, with DV clearance being advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including Digital Engineering Security Artefacts.
- Produce Digital Engineering Engagement Report, Security Requirements Specification, Security Principles Framework, Infrastructure Mapping Document, Threat Modelling Report, Security Architecture Design Pack, and Air Sector Architecture Alignment Report.
- Create a Reusable Security Pattern Library and Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs).
Key Skills:
- Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience.
- Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure.
- Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles.
- Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design.
- Strong understanding of security risk management and GRC-aligned assurance.
- Defence experience strongly preferred.
- SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress).
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Security Architect x 3 – Design & Delivery Contract | £650 per day | Outside IR35 | SC Cleared (DV advantageous) Start: January | On-site minimum 3 days per week
Our client is supporting a major modernisation programme and is expanding its specialist capability to meet growing delivery demand. We are seeking a Security Architect with strong hands-on delivery experience to join a high-integrity, secure environment team. This role requires a practitioner who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will work directly with Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artefacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture. Interviews available immediately, including evenings this week and early next week.
Key Responsibilities
- You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:
- Digital Engineering Security Artefacts
- Digital Engineering Engagement Report
- Security Requirements Specification
- Security Principles Framework
- Infrastructure Mapping Document
- Threat Modelling Report
- Security Architecture Design Pack
- Air Sector Architecture Alignment Report
- Reusable & Transferable Capability
- Reusable Security Pattern Library
- Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience
- Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
- Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles
- Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design
- Strong understanding of security risk management and GRC-aligned assurance
- Defence experience strongly preferred
- SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress)
Engagement Model
- Minimum 3 days per week on site
- Outside IR35 | £650/day
- Start January, with phased onboarding continuing into February
- Location: Preston