Security Assurance Architect – DV Cleared – Outside IR35

Cyber UK; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security firm in the UK seeks a Security Assurance Architect specializing in Defence & National Security projects. You will design secure architectures, write security policies, and manage risk within a collaborative team. The role offers hybrid working with a competitive rate of £600-700 per day. Candidates must have DV clearance and strong experience in secure sectors.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in security architecture design.
• Experience writing security policies and assurance processes.
• Deep understanding of security components like cryptography.
• Currently DV (Developed Vetting) Cleared.

Responsibilities

• Design secure architectures aligned to MOD standards.
• Write and maintain security policies and documentation.
• Manage risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53.
• Lead security assurance processes across the programme lifecycle.

Skills

Security architecture design

Security policy writing

Stakeholder communication

Risk management frameworks

Tools

Azure

AWS

Kubernetes

NodeJS

MongoDB

Kafka

Job description

Overview

Security Assurance Architect – Defence & National Security (DV Cleared) – Outside IR35

Location: Farnborough / Hybrid | Clearance: DV Cleared | Outside IR35 £600-700 per day, long term projects

Looking to use your security architecture and assurance to make a real difference on high-impact defence and national security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner has impressive year-on-year growth secured for the next three years, so there are plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence. A DV Security Architect or security assurance architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK’s most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You’ll need strong SecOps design and build experience, along with hands-on involvement in writing security policies, managing formal assurance documentation, and engaging with governance frameworks. Location-wise, this is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based. Do you want to work on projects that matter – cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can be part of a collaborative team shaping secure, cloud-native architectures, and enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and real variety in your day-to-day.

Responsibilities

• Designing robust, secure-by-design architectures aligned to MOD and wider government standards
• Writing and maintaining formal security policies and documentation
• Managing risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53 and producing key security artefacts (RMAs, Security Aspects, Test Plans, etc.)
• Working with cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, Software, Infrastructure and Agile delivery
• Leading on security assurance processes across the programme lifecycle
• Providing strategic guidance on cyber security, threat mitigation, and compliance
• Engaging with MOD stakeholders, accreditors, and assurance bodies to meet regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing and assuring security architectures in Defence or similar secure sectors
• Experience writing security policies and working with formal assurance processes
• Deep understanding of security components (cryptography, access control, data inspection etc.)
• Familiarity with JSP 604/453 and MOD assurance frameworks
• High standards in documentation and stakeholder communication
• Currently DV (Developed Vetting) Cleared

Bonus

Bonus if you have: DevSecOps, Agile or CI/CD experience, or exposure to tools like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJS, MongoDB, or Kafka

Do you want to work on some of the best projects in the MOD & Defence world for a high-growth company with long-term project pipelines and career opportunities?

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