Security Architect (SC Cleared)

Salary: £104,000 - 117,600 per year

Requirements

• Active SC clearance
• Proven experience as a Security Architect in large or secure environments
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong understanding of network security, Zero Trust, IAM, workload isolation, and micro-segmentation
• Familiarity with security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and government policies
• Desirable skills include OpenShift, enterprise Kubernetes, security tooling (Falco, Istio), automation (Terraform, Ansible), and relevant certifications (CCSK, CISSP, CKS)

Responsibilities

• Develop secure architecture designs for container platforms like Kubernetes, OpenShift, and Docker
• Strengthen security controls across VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-native virtualisation
• Produce high-quality architectural artefacts, including HLDs and security patterns, aligned with NCSC guidance and industry standards
• Conduct security assessments, threat modelling, and validate platform configurations for compliance and risk
• Embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines and advise on container image lifecycle management
• Evaluate tools for container security scanning, runtime protection, secrets management, and network security
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams, acting as SME for containerisation and virtualisation security
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders and influence architectural decisions at senior levels

Technologies

• AWS
• Ansible
• Architect
• Azure
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Docker
• GCP
• Hyper-V
• IAM
• Istio
• Kubernetes
• Network
• OpenShift
• Security
• Terraform
• VMware

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We are a reputable organisation hiring for a skilled SC Cleared Security Architect to lead the design and assurance of secure architectures within containerised and virtualised environments. This remote contractual role offers £450/day and a six-month rolling contract. You will have the opportunity to shape security strategies and provide technical leadership across cloud-native and virtualised infrastructures. If you are a proactive security professional with the right clearance and expertise, we would love to hear from you.

last updated 15 week of 2026