Security Architect

Cyber UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a detail-driven Technical Security Architect with 2-3 years of experience to design secure and scalable solutions. The role involves documenting architectures, integrating security processes, and recommending tools aligned with industry standards. This position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, a 10% company bonus, and a hybrid working environment, requiring onsite presence 2 days per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £65,000

10% company bonus

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working (hybrid)

Expenses covered for travel

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in security or solution architecture.
• Hands-on knowledge of security tools and principles.
• Experience in regulated sectors, particularly MOD.

Responsibilities

• Design and document secure architectures aligning with business needs.
• Integrate security into infrastructure and applications.
• Guide the use of encryption and secure access controls.

Skills

Security architecture design

Zero Trust principles

Knowledge of HashiCorp Vault

Understanding of encryption and identity management

Tools

HashiCorp Vault

SIEM platforms

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-driven Technical Security Architect with 2-3 years’ experience and a passion for designing secure, scalable solutions? We’re looking for a proactive individual to join our growing cybersecurity team. You’ll help shape and implement robust security architecture across enterprise environments, embedding best practice from design to delivery.

What you’ll do

• Design and document secure architectures (HLDs, LLDs) that align with business and regulatory needs
• Work closely with infrastructure and application teams to integrate security at every stage
• Guide the use of encryption, identity management, and secure access controls
• Recommend security tools and ensure alignment with frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, and MOD standards

What you bring

• 2-3 years’ experience in security/solution architecture or a technical cyber role
• Solid grasp of Zero Trust, Defence in Depth, and Secure by Design principles
• Hands-on knowledge of tools like HashiCorp Vault, SIEM platforms, and endpoint protection
• Experience in regulated sectors (MOD preferred) and familiarity with Azure security

Certifications (desirable)

• CISSP, CISM, CCSP, TOGAF, SABSA, ArchiMate

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• 10% company bonus
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Extra time off for Reservists
• Hybrid working (onsite 2 days/week in the South West – expenses covered)
• Be based anywhere in the UK but must have willingness to travel to customer sites (most work is South West based)

Please note: Applicants must be eligible for a minimum of SC clearance to be considered. Ready to work on National Critical systems? Apply now by contacting People Source Consulting Ltd. This agency is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.