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Searchability NS&D

Cyber Security Architect

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England, United kingdom

Freelance

11-12-2025

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Skills

Network Security Encryption Cloud Security Documentation and Reporting Architecture Security Architecture Risk Assessment Azure AWS Express

Job Specifications

JOB TITLE

Cyber Security Architect

KEY POINTS

Cyber Security Architect role focused on secure tenant design and onboarding
Remote UK contract until July 2026
Market rate (umbrella)

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client operates within a complex environment that demands robust and forward-thinking cyber security. Their teams work collaboratively to mature security practices across multiple platforms, with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies and regulatory alignment. They are expanding their security capability and now require an experienced Cyber Security Architect to support critical programmes.

THE BENEFITS

Chance to influence large scale cloud security architecture
Work on high impact security assurance activity

THE CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE

In this role, you will lead end to end security reviews of tenant designs and ensure that all platforms meet strict organisational and regulatory security standards. You will collaborate closely with client security teams and internal architects, support onboarding readiness, and embed effective security governance.

This position involves reviewing cloud tenant architecture, defining security requirements, identifying risks, and guiding remediation to ensure secure operation before onboarding activities begin.

CYBER SECURITY ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strong background in enterprise security architecture and cloud security (Azure or AWS)
Experience working in multi-tenant environments
Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks
Strong technical capability across identity management, network security, encryption, and secure onboarding processes
Ability to conduct threat modelling and risk assessments
Experience producing clear documentation and reporting to senior stakeholders
You must hold active Home Office SC and NPPV3 clearance

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 07719 065949.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Cyber Security Architect, Cloud Security, Azure, AWS, Security Architecture, Zero Trust, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, Identity Management, Network Security, Encryption, Risk Assessment, Onboarding, SC, NPPV3, NSD

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more