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Principal Cyber Security Architect
£45,000 - 85,000
Circle Recruitment
Old Compton Street 51-53, London
£45,000 - 85,000
Requirements
Must:
- Active SC clearance
- Demonstrable experience as a Security Architect, ideally within cloud environments, leading the design and delivery of security strategies
- Strong knowledge of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Microsoft 365
- Familiarity with recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
- Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or relevant vendor certifications (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Palo Alto, Cisco) (Desirable)
- Experience with DevSecOps practices and tooling (Desirable)
- Knowledge of container security and microservices architectures (Desirable)
- Understanding of Zero Trust security principles (Desirable)
- Experience producing high-level and low-level designs and delivering assurance across complex programmes (Desirable)
- Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders in client environments (Desirable)
Responsibilities
- Review and assess existing security architecture practices across SecOps and GRC functions
- Identify capability gaps within governance processes and technical security assurance
- Develop and implement a formal Security Architecture operating model to support consistent security decision-making
- Establish and define cross-platform security standards and guardrails across cloud platforms including AWS and Azure
- Integrate security architecture into TDA, Enterprise Architecture, project delivery lifecycles, and BAU processes
- Strengthen the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of security input within architectural and technical design decisions
- Replace fragmented or informal approval processes with structured and scalable security governance mechanisms
Description
We are an established consultancy seeking an experienced Principal Cyber Security Architect to join our growing security practice and design and drive out security strategy for our clients. Our organization supports clients in achieving their strategic objectives through the delivery of innovative and secure technology solutions. This role offers the opportunity to be a permanent employee or to engage through a 12-month fixed term contract, with benefits including hybrid working, 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, and Discretionary Bonuses. The role will require 2-3 days a month in our modern office located in Central London.
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