Cyber Security Architect
Posted Today by identifi Global Resources
£650 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Preston, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Cyber Security Architect role involves leading the delivery of security architecture outputs for a Defence modernisation programme. The position requires hands-on experience in applied security architecture and secure-by-design principles, with a focus on collaboration with Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders. The role is hybrid, requiring on-site work three days a week in Preston, and necessitates active SC clearance or higher. This contract is outside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
- Develop Security Requirements Specification
- Create Security Principles Framework
- Produce Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
- Generate Threat Modelling Report
- Maintain Reusable Security Pattern Library
- Prepare 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
- Active SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress)
Salary (Rate): £650/day
City: Preston
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Cyber Security Architect Outside IR35 Contract offering £650 per day Active SC Clearance or higher required Hybrid working in Preston - On-site 3 days per week Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme! We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration. You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture.
Key Responsibilities: You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:
- Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
- Security Requirements Specification
- Security Principles Framework
- Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
- Threat Modelling Report
- Reusable Security Pattern Library
- Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)
We are looking for someone with:
- 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
- SC clearance essential; DV preferred (or SC with ability to progress)
Engagement Model 3 days per week on site in an air-gapped environment Location: Preston Outside IR35 £650/day Initial contract will be for 3-6 months, with an option to extend (this programme is planned for few years)