Lead Cyber Security Architect

Salary: £38,000 - 68,000 per year Requirements: We require DV clearance. We require at least 5 years of experience in Cyber Security. We require proven multicloud and edge architecture experience.

We require Defence experience and familiarity with UK guidance. We require eligibility for the appropriate clearance and UK Sole national status. We require CISSP or an equivalent certification.

We require TOGAF certification. We value adaptability and a pragmatic, positive attitude towards security as a business enabler. Responsibilities: We lead the security elements of the programme across different AI/ML development and trial use cases.

We chair Security Working Groups and trination collaboration. We manage security visibility, outcomes, and senior stakeholder engagement. We handle threat and risk management and translate ambiguous requirements into testable controls.

We define classification-aware architectures, trust boundaries, and cross-domain data movement guardrails. We provide security guidance and controls for complex programmes. We lead the security roadmap, including DevSecOps, policy-as-code controls, and risk-based CI/CD gates.

We govern supply chain security, including artefact signing, SBOMs, provenance, and SLSA-style controls. We drive improvements in secure release lead time, zero-critical promotion checkpoints, supplier onboarding efficiency, and executive risk communication. Technologies: AI Architect CI/CD DevSecOps Support Security TOGAF More: We are a Defence client seeking a Lead Security Architect for a Hampshire-based role that is 50% office based and 50% remote.

This is an Inside IR35 contract at £800 per day, with a wider rate of £800.00 - £850.00 per day. We support multicloud environments and the integration roadmap for AI/ML, and the role sits within a programme that requires strong security leadership, stakeholder management, and collaboration across teams. We are looking for someone who can act as a security enabler for the business and contribute to a pragmatic, positive security culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr