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Cognify Global

Security Architect

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Newport, United kingdom

£ 85 /hour

Full Time

07-10-2025

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Skills

Architecture Security Architecture SDLC

Job Specifications

Security Architect (Contract)

Newport | PS85/hour | Inside IR35 | 6 months | 35 hrs/week

Onsite: 4 days/week (Fridays remote) * Clearance: Active SC * Nationality: Sole British nationals

What you'll do

Design & evolve secure architectures for MOD platforms, apps & networks

Align to NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440/604, DEF STAN 05-138, NCSC guidance

Produce SAD, SRA, SMP and lead secure design reviews/gate assurance

Partner with MOD/NCSC/IA and delivery teams to embed Secure by Design

Track threats and propose pragmatic mitigations

What you'll need

Security architecture in defence/aerospace/CNI environments

Strong grasp of MOD security requirements & assurance artefacts

ISO 27001 & CE/CE+, systems engineering & secure SDLC

Risk frameworks: HMG IS1/IS2, NIST RMF

Clear written/verbal comms for technical & exec audiences

Certifications

CISSP / CISM

SABSA or TOGAF (or equivalent) a plus

Interested?

DM me or email your CV, availability to arrange a quick call. Interviews moving fast.

About the Company

Welcome to Cognify Global, where we specialize in intelligent hiring within the Automation and Control industry, as well as cutting-edge AI sectors. Serving clients primarily in the USA, we extend our expertise to recruiting professionals in Large Language Models (LLMs), AI digitalization in construction, energy, and infrastructure, AI in controls, and AI robotics. Founded by an experienced recruiter with years of experience working in London and Los Angeles, Cognify Global stands out through our unique approach that combine... Know more