Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect
Contract Length: 3 months (with likely extension)
Location: Corsham (2-3 days per week on-site)
Rate: Up to £700 per day (Outside IR35)
Clearance Requirement: Active DV Clearance required

About the Role:
We are a specialist SME supplier working closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a large-scale cloud transformation programme. We are seeking an experienced Security Architect with a solid background in defence delivery and deep expertise in cloud security to join our team on a 12-month contract.

This is a critical role contributing to one of the MOD's most significant technology programmes, offering the chance to work on high-impact national security projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver comprehensive security architectures aligned with MOD standards and cloud best practices

• Provide strategic guidance on secure cloud adoption, data protection, and architectural risk management

• Conduct security assessments, identifying risks and proposing effective mitigation strategies

• Ensure compliance with MOD policies, including JSP 440, and NCSC cloud security principles

• Work closely with delivery teams, architects, and senior stakeholders to embed security throughout the solution life cycle

• Support security assurance and accreditation activities for cloud-based systems

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Security Architect within MOD or wider defence/public sector environments

• Strong understanding of MOD security protocols and delivery frameworks (JSP 440, DEFCONs, etc.)

• Demonstrable experience in cloud security (Azure, AWS or hybrid environments), ideally within secure or classified settings

• Expertise in risk management, security governance, and assurance practices

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Active DV Clearance - applicants must hold current and valid Developed Vetting clearance

In Return:

• Daily rate up to £700 Outside IR35

• 12-month contract (extension highly likely)

• Hybrid working - 2 to 3 days a week on-site in Corsham

• Opportunity to shape the security of a flagship MOD cloud programme

Please note: Due to the sensitive nature of this work, active DV clearance is essential. Candidates without current DV clearance cannot be considered.