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Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

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Reading, United kingdom

Freelance

15-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Role: Senior Cyber Security Architectural Lead

Sector: Defence

Contract length: 12 months

Location: Reading – Full time onsite (non-negotiable due to security)

IR35: Inside IR35

Hourly rate: Up to £90 per hour via Umbrella

Clearance: Active DV Clearance (non-negotiable)

Minimum Requirement

Active DV Clearance (no sponsorship available)
Experience of working in highly secure environment (primarily office based)
Experience of applying security concepts relating to complex enterprise solutions
Experience of cloud architecture
Previous experience of Security Assurance and Security Architecture
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent
Proven ability to work across multiple teams simultaneously
An understanding of how to deliver successfully in a regulated environment

Summary Of Role

Support the development of Cyber Capability
Provide technical security input to information system designs
Maintain awareness of industry developments for Cyber Security Capability and make recommendations for adoption where appropriate
Review and contribute to high- and low-level solution designs, achieving compliance with overall security architecture, achievement of security requirements and overall efficacy of the security features and tools.
Identify, manage, and mitigate security vulnerabilities in the delivery of your project(s) to minimise the risks, including use of IT Health Check and Vulnerability Assessments as required.
Advise managers and produce recommendations for the implementation of security controls
Assess the performance and effectiveness of security elements as directed and advise of potential solutions where corrective action and improvements are needed.

Please note, candidates without DV Clearance will NOT be considered due to the highly sensitive nature of the role.

About the Company

Welcome to Heat. We’re a specialist recruitment agency that’s different by design. Specialising in the Digital & Technology, Financial Services, Insurance, Legal, Sales and Public Sector divisions, our mission is to improve people’s lives through work, and our vision is to put people at the heart of everything we do and become trusted partners to everyone we engage with. With offices in both Bristol and Manchester, we operate nationwide, with specialist consultants in regions all across the UK, recruiting for Contractor, ... Know more