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Cyber Security Architect (Hold Active SC And NPPV3)

Job Description

Location: Remote, UK-based.

Duration: Until 31/07/2026.

Contractor must hold active SC + NPPV3 clearance.

Role Overview:

Lead security reviews of tenant designs and collaborate with client security teams to ensure all platforms meet stringent security requirements.
Prepare environments for secure onboarding and align with enterprise and regulatory standards.

Detailed Responsibilities:

Assess and validate cloud tenant architectures for compliance with security policies and frameworks.
Identify gaps in proposed designs and recommend enhancements to meet security baselines.
Work closely with client security teams and internal architects to align on security objectives.
Facilitate workshops and design reviews to ensure mutual understanding of requirements.
Define and enforce security standards, patterns, and principles across all platforms.
Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance and organizational security policies.
Certify that platforms are fully secured and operational before onboarding activities.
Implement controls for identity and access management, encryption, and monitoring.
Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new tenants and onboarding processes.
Provide mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities.
Maintain detailed security architecture documentation and decision records.
Report on compliance status and readiness to senior stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

Strong knowledge of enterprise security architecture, cloud security (Azure, AWS), and multi-tenant environments.
Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
Proficiency in identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Information Technology

Industries: Information Services

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