Cybersecurity Architect

Salary: £60,000 - 70,800 per year

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise security architecture, risk management, and compliance
• In-depth knowledge of security engineering for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, operating systems, and containerized environments
• Proficiency in identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust principles, and secure infrastructure automation
• Understanding of cryptographic protocols, PKI, authentication mechanisms, and secure communications
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for architectural reviews and audit-facing documentation
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, TOGAF, or SABSA preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain secure architecture frameworks for enterprise-grade systems, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments
• Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and security gap analyses across infrastructure and application layers
• Define security standards, reference architectures, and policy controls based on industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS)
• Evaluate and integrate security technologies, including IAM, SIEM, EDR, DLP, WAF, and encryption solutions
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and IT teams to embed security by design and ensure secure software development lifecycles (SSDLC)
• Lead strategic initiatives in incident response planning, detection and mitigation strategies, and digital forensics
• Monitor advancements in threat intelligence and regulatory requirements, advising stakeholders on appropriate countermeasures
• Produce and maintain architectural documentation, ensuring traceability of security controls and compliance obligations

Technologies

• AWS
• Architect
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevOps
• GCP
• IAM
• Security
• TOGAF
• WAF

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We are looking for a Cybersecurity Architect to join our team in Wokingham, with a hybrid work model of 60% in-office and 40% remote. The role is set to last until 21/07/2026, offering an attractive rate of £590, and applicants must be PAYE through an umbrella company. Join us to develop and maintain secure architecture frameworks and collaborate across various teams to ensure robust security measures are implemented.

last updated 21 week of 2026