Job Specifications
Senior Cyber Architect — Security Architecture & Consulting
Salary: Up to £75,000 base (DOE) + up to 10% bonus
Location: Remote / Home-based with occasional client travel
We’re supporting a growing cybersecurity consultancy that is expanding its security architecture and technical consulting capability due to increasing demand for specialist advisory and architecture services.
They are looking for an experienced Senior Cyber Architect to support organisations in embedding secure-by-design principles across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments — helping clients design secure systems from initial architecture through to implementation
This is a consulting role where you will work across multiple industries and client environments, providing technical security architecture, advisory services, and practical guidance to help organisations manage cyber risk and implement best-practice security controls.
The Role
As a Senior Cyber Architect, you will work closely with clients as a trusted security advisor, supporting both strategic and hands-on security architecture engagements.
Typical responsibilities include:
Delivering security architecture consulting services across diverse client environments and sectors
Designing secure architectures across cloud, hybrid and on-prem infrastructure
Producing key security architecture artefacts including threat models, risk assessments, architecture blueprints, and high/low-level design documentation
Advising clients on implementing security controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and NCSC CAF
Supporting complex transformation programmes, working alongside programme and project teams
Conducting cyber assessments and consultancy engagements either independently or as part of a wider consulting team
Developing cyber security roadmaps and operating models for client organisations
Acting as a trusted advisor to engineering teams, leadership stakeholders, and client technical teams
Contributing to the growth of the consultancy’s architecture and technical consulting services
You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, SOC and consulting teams, helping clients translate security strategy into practical and effective technical solutions.
Key Experience
We’re looking for someone who can combine technical depth with consulting and architecture expertise.
Key experience includes:
Experience designing and implementing cyber security architecture across cloud, hybrid and enterprise environments
Strong experience with Microsoft cloud technologies including Azure and M365, with exposure to AWS also beneficial
Experience producing architecture artefacts such as threat modelling, risk assessments and design documentation
Knowledge of major security frameworks including NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials or NCSC CAF
Experience working within consulting, advisory, or client-facing roles
Ability to communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience supporting large transformation programmes or complex enterprise initiatives
Certifications (Desirable)
Certifications are not essential but are beneficial, including:
CISSP, CISM or CISA
SABSA, TOGAF or other architecture certifications
ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
Microsoft or cloud security certifications across Azure or AWS
Why This Role
Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, high-quality security architecture and advisory services, rather than purely compliance-driven engagements.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Work on complex security architecture and transformation programmes across multiple industries
Influence how organisations implement secure-by-design architectures
Support the growth of a consulting and architecture practice within a growing cybersecurity firm
Join a collaborative team of experienced technical consultants who share knowledge and expertise
About the Company
55 Exec Search is a technology executive search company which has been founded to bring positive change to the industry. We have over 25 years experience providing an up front and honest service to both candidates and clients. We deliver the top talent to the best organisations globally. In today's climate we understand that the most exceptional candidates are unlikely to be actively job seeking, this is why we target the passive candidate community to ensure we provide the best talent in the market.
Our aim is to listen, g...
Know more