Security Architect
On site
Reading, United Kingdom
Freelance
17-04-2025
Job Specifications
About
We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Architect Lead to support a public sector programme in Berkshire on a 12-month contract paying up to £90 per hour inside IR35. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering technical security leadership across enterprise environments, including cloud architecture, assurance, and secure systems design.
Key Accountabilities
Proven experience in security architecture and cyber capability development
Strong background in secure systems design, risk mitigation, and assurance activity
Experience working across large, multi-disciplinary teams within regulated environments
Excellent stakeholder communication and ability to engage at all levels
Awareness of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical input into secure system architecture and security control design
Review solution designs to ensure security compliance and effectiveness
Lead on identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities across projects
Support IT Health Checks, risk assessments, and internal assurance processes
Advise managers on control implementation and performance improvements
Contribute to the ongoing maturity of organisational cyber capability
Essential Requirements
Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance
British Citizen with 10 years’ UK residency
Experience in secure, enterprise-scale environments (cloud and on-premise)
CISSP, CESG Certified IA Professional, or equivalent qualifications
Strong understanding of security frameworks and architectural methodologies
Excellent interpersonal and cross-team collaboration skills
Interested?
Please apply below
Information Security | Risk Management | Cyber Security | Security Architecture | DV Cleared | CESG Certified IA Professional | IA Consultant | InfoSec Specialist | Public Sector | Security Governance | Security Assurance | Risk Assessment | Technical Risk | DV Jobs | Security Clearance | Information Assurance | Security Consultant | Cleared Roles
Nice-to-have skills
Information Security
Risk Management
Cyber Security
Reading, England
Work experience
Security Architect
Security Administrator
Solutions Architect
Languages
English
About the Company
TieTalent is the career growth platform dedicated to tech professionals. By being part of our community they access exclusive content and perks from our partners for services that help them expend their knowledge. When open for a new opportunity, companies apply for them for jobs they want. On their side, companies benefit from an intelligent system allowing them to hire rare talents in tech quickly and hassle-free, that they need to be successful. TieTalent launched in October 2018 and is already trusted by thousands of ... Know more
Related Jobs
- Company Name
- GIOS Technology Limited
- Job Title
- Splunk Security Architect
- Job Description
- We are looking for Splunk Security Architect for our client's project based at London, UK – Hybrid Rates: 800 GBP per day Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance is must have As a Splunk Security Architect your main responsibilities will be to: Produce Architecture diagrams, high level and low-level design documents. Configuration of Splunk with use cases in line with CSOC standards. Configuration of Splunk as part of onboarding CNI and all other systems. Configuration of all infrastructure including AWS – EC2, S3 buckets, SQS queues etc. Attend technical workshops, represent the project at key meetings such as the ADF, TDAs etc. Represent the project across all technical discussions relating to Splunk, Onboarding, SOAR, Attack Analyzer etc. Essential: SIEM Engineering and Architecture skills, specifically in Splunk SaaS. Full end to end experience of delivery lifecycle experience for improvements to Splunk SaaS. Experience of defining improvements within Cyber departments, particularly, SIEM improvements within Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) functions that result in an increase in SIEM Maturity Levels. Good communication, reporting, documentation and presentational skills. AWS Infrastructure skills for the configuration of EC2 servers, S3 buckets etc. Desirable: Public Sector experience. Experience with wider SIEM Solutions. Experience with multiple Cyber Security related technologies.
- Company Name
- ASA RECRUITMENT
- Job Title
- Network Engineer
- Job Description
- Ready to make a difference? Join a dynamic team and shape the future of networking! We’re seeking a Network Field Engineer with strong Cisco expertise to lead exciting SD-WAN deployments and network upgrades across Scotland. Network Field Engineer – Join the Digital Transformation in Scotland! Location: Nationwide (Travel required within Scotland) Contract: 12-Month Contract (Inside IR35) Competitive Day Rate Key Responsibilities: Deploy SD-WAN Solutions across 50+ sites in Scotland. Upgrade LAN infrastructure nationwide and troubleshoot site failures. Collaborate with teams on networking and infrastructure design. Consult and advise on network roadmap and future-proofing solutions. Ensure compliance with network policies and best practices. Support the implementation of network security solutions (Palo Alto, F5, VPN, etc.). Consult with colleagues to optimize network performance. Key Skills & Experience: Expertise in Cisco networking (2960X/XR, 4500, 9000, Nexus). Experience with SD-WAN, Wi-Fi systems, and LAN upgrades. Strong knowledge of network troubleshooting, IPsec tunnels, and Palo Alto Firewalls. Experience with network monitoring solutions, load balancing, and F5 VPN. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. A CCNA (minimum) certification, with other certifications (CCNP, etc.) being highly desirable. Willing to travel across Scotland, including weekends and nights for deployments. Why Apply? Be Part of Digital Transformation: Help shape the future of public sector networking. Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with a hybrid working arrangement. Competitive Rates: Attractive day rate with potential for contract extension. Continuous Learning: Work with cutting-edge technologies and a collaborative team. If you're passionate about network engineering, enjoy hands-on deployment, and want to contribute to SD-WAN and LAN projects, we’d love to hear from you. Know someone perfect for this role? Share this opportunity and refer them from your network today! Apply now and play a vital role in the digital transformation of Scotland’s public sector!
- Company Name
- Vallum Associates
- Job Title
- Network Engineer
- Job Description
- Minimum Criteria • Deep knowledge of Cisco ACI SDN and MSO, across development and operations • Certification in Cisco networking to CCNP level, or with equivalent industry experience • Experience of traditional Cisco networking and security appliances – Nexus, Catalyst, ACI, Firepower/ASA, etc. Good knowledge of at least 3 of these areas: 1. Cisco ACI 2. Wireless networking 3. F5 load balancing (BigIP, BigIQ) 4. Cisco campus networking 5. Firewalls and Flow Analyzers – Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Algosec 6. Infoblox Suite (IPAM, DNS, DHCP) 7. Network Monitoring/Management Tools such as Entuity, PRTG,
- Company Name
- Stott and May
- Job Title
- Azure AD Consultant (Security Cleared)
- Job Description
- Azure Active Directory Consultant (Azure AD) *candidates must hold an ACTIVE and transferable SC* Start: 2nd June Duration: initial 9-weeks Pay: negotiable, inside IR35 Location: ad hoc travel (minimal, must be commutable to central London) We're looking for a specialist engineer to lead a key identity and access management project for a client. You'll be responsible for designing and deploying a secure, best-practice solution to separate high-privilege user accounts across a hybrid On-Prem Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra environment. What you'll be doing - Investigate the current hybrid AD/Entra setup and user provisioning process using Microsoft tools. - Identify all existing privileged users and roles across On-Prem and cloud environments. - Design and test a secure, compliant solution for privileged account separation in line with NCSC and Microsoft guidance. - Conduct user group testing and ensure minimal disruption during rollout to 30-150 users. - Support deployment, produce high-quality technical documentation, and create clear summary reports for client approval. What you'll need - Strong expertise in Active Directory (OU design, GPOs, Tier-0 models). - Advanced knowledge of Azure AD/Microsoft Entra ID, including role and identity management. - Hands-on experience with Azure AD Connect, including filtering, sync issues, and admin disentanglement. - Familiarity with Privileged Identity Management (PIM), JIT access, and PAW deployment. - Solid understanding of zero-trust security, least privilege, and change management principles. - Experience writing technical documentation, test plans, and client-facing reports. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.