Security Architect (Outside IR35)
Posted 1 day ago by People Source Consulting Ltd
£700 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Corsham, UK
Summary: The Security Architect role involves designing and delivering security architectures for a significant cloud transformation programme with the Ministry of Defence. The position requires an experienced professional with a strong background in defence delivery and active DV clearance. This contract role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact national security projects within a dynamic organization. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence in Corsham 2-3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver comprehensive security architectures aligned with MOD standards and cloud best practices
- Provide strategic guidance on secure cloud adoption, data protection, and architectural risk management
- Conduct security assessments, identifying risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with MOD policies, including JSP 440, and NCSC cloud security principles
- Work closely with delivery teams, architects, and senior stakeholders to embed security throughout the solution life cycle
- Support security assurance and accreditation activities for cloud-based systems
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Security Architect within MOD or wider defence/public sector environments
- Strong understanding of MOD security protocols and delivery frameworks (JSP 440, DEFCONs, etc.)
- Demonstrable experience working within secure or classified settings
- Expertise in risk management, security governance, and assurance practices
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Active DV Clearance - applicants must hold current and valid Developed Vetting clearance prior to contract start
Salary (Rate): £700 per day
City: Corsham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Security Architect
Contract Length: 12 months (with likely extension)
Location: Corsham (2-3 days per week on-site)
Rate: Up to £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance required
About the Role:
We are a specialist SME supplier working closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a large-scale cloud transformation programme. We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with a solid background in defence delivery to join our team on a 12-month contract.
This is a critical role contributing to one of the MOD defence digitals most significant programmes, offering the chance to work on high-impact national security projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and deliver comprehensive security architectures aligned with MOD standards and cloud best practices
- Provide strategic guidance on secure cloud adoption, data protection, and architectural risk management
- Conduct security assessments, identifying risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with MOD policies, including JSP 440, and NCSC cloud security principles
- Work closely with delivery teams, architects, and senior stakeholders to embed security throughout the solution life cycle
- Support security assurance and accreditation activities for cloud-based systems
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Security Architect within MOD or wider defence/public sector environments
- Strong understanding of MOD security protocols and delivery frameworks (JSP 440, DEFCONs, etc.)
- Demonstrable experience working within secure or classified settings
- Expertise in risk management, security governance, and assurance practices
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Active DV Clearance - applicants must hold current and valid Developed Vetting clearance prior to contract start
In Return:
- Daily rate up to £700 Outside IR35
- 12-month contract (extension highly likely)
- Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days a week on-site in Corsham
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