65 Security Architect jobs in London

Security Architect / Cloud Security Engineer

We are seeking a Security Architect to bridge the gap between governance, engineering, and business strategy. This role will focus on embedding security as code into enterprise ways of working, ensuring frameworks are practical, scalable, and enable rather than block delivery. You will help shape security policies and standards, then implement them directly in code to support developer adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Delivery

• Convert technology and governance standards into policies as code .
• Integrate policies and controls via APIs .
• Design and build scalable automation using AWS, Python, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling .
• Drive adoption of security and governance through practical, developer-friendly solutions.

Business Strategy & Governance

• Translate governance objectives into actionable outcomes.
• Define frameworks that align with enterprise priorities .
• Help embed governance into team workflows without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Domain Expertise

• Apply knowledge of enterprise technology, cloud, security, or compliance to support delivery.
• Ensure policies and controls align with industry standards and best practice.
• Influence adoption across engineering and business teams.

What We're Looking For:

• Cloud Engineering: AWS (essential), plus understanding of multi-cloud environments
• Skills in Terraform, Python, and CI/CD tooling .
• Security as Code / DevSecOps: Experience embedding security into engineering pipelines.
• Governance & Strategy: Designing frameworks and governance models for enterprise technology.
• Domain Expertise: Strong knowledge of enterprise technology, security, or compliance .
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, business, and security functions .
• Strong awareness of governance and control frameworks in enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills , with the ability to win stakeholder buy-in.

If this role is of interest to you then please contact David Eales with your up to date CV.

**The team you'll be working with:**
Flexible remote-working options
As a Security Consultant (Architecture) at NTT DATA, you will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to design, implement, and validate secure architectural solutions across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Leveraging your expertise in risk assessment and governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS, you will deliver cutting-edge strategies that address evolving threat landscapes while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role provides a unique opportunity to guide clients in embedding security into foundational designs while supporting compliance and risk mitigation efforts.
**Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be eligible for SC clearance.**
**What you'll be doing:**
Core Responsibilities
Security Architecture and Delivery
+ Translate business and compliance requirements into practical, well-documented security architecture designs using recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
+ Develop, document, and maintain consistent secure architectural patterns with an emphasis on cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
+ Implement threat-informed design principles, integrating zero trust architectures and defensive depth strategies to address security gaps and enhance resilience.
+ Maintain alignment between security policies, enterprise architecture principles, and client expectations.
Risk and Threat Management
+ Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modeling to evaluate existing or proposed architectures for vulnerabilities.
+ Provide actionable mitigation strategies informed by a risk-based approach and evolving threat intelligence data.
+ Participate in or support incident response initiatives, aiding in root cause analysis and the development of post-incident recommendations.
Client Engagement and Technical Leadership
+ Act as a trusted advisor to clients by engaging in technical discussions to inform strategic security decisions.
+ Collaborate cross-functionally with development, operations, and engineering teams to validate that security controls are effectively implemented across the development lifecycle.
+ Deliver technical insights in presentations, workshops, and reports tailored to both technical and executive audiences.
Security Compliance and Governance
+ Engage in audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure delivery meets strict alignment with industry frameworks.
+ Provide clients with guidance on the implementation and enforcement of technical standards and cloud-specific security policies.
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA to address compliance risks and initiatives.
+ Recommend improvements in security policies based on compliance evaluations and evolving risks.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
+ Contribute to the development of security roadmaps by delivering expert recommendations tailored to each client's security objectives.
+ Assess emerging technologies and threats, identifying opportunities to evolve architectural strategies through innovation and cutting-edge tools.
+ Participate as an SME in pre-sales activities, assisting in defining technical collateral that supports project delivery.
**What experience you'll bring:**
Required Qualifications
Expertise and Technical Knowledge
+ Minimum 5 years' experience in security architecture, compliance, and cloud security roles, working with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2, or NIST CSF.
+ Deep understanding of cloud security principles including management on AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
+ Familiarity with IAM, CASB, SIEM, and container security solutions.
Professional Certifications
+ CISSP or SABSA certifications required.
+ Cloud-specific certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect).
+ Direct experience working in government, military, or intelligence organizations advantageous.
Professional and Interpersonal Skills
+ Proven ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams, influencing senior stakeholders in an advisory capacity.
+ Excellent communication and presentation skills for delivering complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
+ Strong analytical thinking and the ability to rapidly assess risks in a given architecture framework.
Preferred Qualifications
+ A bachelor's degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a relevant IT field (Master's degree preferred).
+ Previous hands-on experience in developing security frameworks and implementing architectural changes at scale.
+ Ability to conduct cloud security posture assessments to identify misconfigurations early.
Success Metrics (6-12 Months)
+ Deliver complete secure architectures for a minimum of five client engagements, with post-delivery client feedback exceeding 90% satisfaction.
+ Achieve measurable improvement in compliance alignment (benchmarked on project KPIs) and reduce risks for client infrastructure by 20%.
+ Facilitate at least three training sessions for stakeholder groups, ensuring baseline compliance awareness.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Why work for us?
A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together.
Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.
Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:
Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust
If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!
Your opportunity
Janus Henderson Investors' Information Security team strives to be on the cutting edge of technology and on top of the latest threats. As an Information Security Architect your contribution is invaluable to the team. You will be key to ensuring our business partners follow our best practices, while designing and helping implement cutting edge cloud security solutions.
+ Serve as the primary liaison with Information Security, the Infrastructure Cloud team, and the business.
+ You will collaborate with security engineers performing detailed analysis' in line with our current security standards.
+ Work closely with key stakeholders and technical teams in building essential relationships with strong communications across the organization while ensuring our business adheres to the security standards.
+ Document existing security architecture and relevant tools
+ Advise and support cloud security initiatives.
+ Plan, research, and design security architecture for new and existing Cloud systems
+ Represent and Contribute to Architectural Governance Community of Practice
+ Participate in the security solutions design and implementation for the information security team. Provide hands-on direction to develop efficient and scalable solutions that align with the company's business objectives.
+ Advise on mitigation for potential risks and ensure that designs comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards through considering governance, compliance, and risk management.
+ Ensure consistent administration of information security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to effectively improve security posture.
+ Assisting developers and systems administrators in designing and evaluating secure solutions
+ Undertaking heightened threat modelling when required
What to expect when you join our firm
+ Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
+ Generous Holiday policies
+ Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
+ Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
+ Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
+ All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
+ Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
+ Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app
+ All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
+ Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Must have skills
+ Broad Microsoft Azure knowledge
+ 3+ year of information security experience
+ 5+ years of general IT infrastructure knowledge (servers, OS, networking, etc)
+ Excellent communication skills
+ 5+ years of infrastructure architecture experience
+ Experience working with various IT Teams and non-IT teams of various disciplines.
+ The ability to assimilate complex technical challenges and provide appropriate security advice that delivers the right business outcomes
+ Practical experience reviewing engineering designs and enhancing security solutions against company standards
Nice to have skills
+ Any Azure certifications
+ Any information security related certifications
+ 5+ years in IT Solution Architecting
+ Experience working in Financial Industries
+ Willing to Supervise if needed
+ 5+ years of information security experience
Supervisory responsibilities
+ No
Potential for growth
+ Mentoring
+ Leadership development programs
+ Regular training
+ Career development services
+ Continuing education courses
You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.
At Janus Henderson Investors we're committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Don't worry if you don't think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we're happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at
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Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee's job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).
All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants' past political contributions or activity may impact applicants' eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.

Security Architect

Permanent role

Job Location : London ( Hybrid)

Languages: Python, Bash

Tech Stack: NIST, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, SOC 2, Azure Sentinel, IAM, SOAR, SIEM

Security Standards: NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC Security Guidelines, ISO27001, SOC 2

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (Security and Architecture frameworks, Well-Architected Framework, Cloud Adoption Framework)

Security Areas: IAM, SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel), SOAR, Threat Prevention

Tools: Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Nessus, Azure Key Vault, Terraform, Ansible

Must Have : 5+ years in security architecture, Azure (Well- Architected Framework), Identity G Access Management (IAM), SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel)

Nice to have : Ansible, Terraform, TOGAF, Palo Alto Networks, FireEye, Nessus, data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA)

Requirements

Tech Stack: NIST, Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, SOC 2, Azure Sentinel, IAM, SOAR, SIEM

Security Standards: NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, NCSC Security Guidelines, ISO27001, SOC 2

Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure (Security and Architecture frameworks, Well-Architected Framework, Cloud Adoption Framework)

Our client, a leading player in the telecommunications industry, is seeking an accomplished Lead Network Security Architect to join their innovative team. This is a critical remote-first role, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security solutions for their expansive network infrastructure. You will play a pivotal part in safeguarding our client's systems against evolving cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their services. Your responsibilities will encompass the development of comprehensive security architectures, the evaluation of new security technologies, and the creation of security policies and procedures. You will lead security initiatives, provide expert guidance to engineering teams, and conduct security risk assessments and penetration testing. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in network security, with a significant focus on telecommunications environments. Proven expertise in firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), VPNs, encryption technologies, and secure network protocols is essential. A strong understanding of carrier-grade network architecture, cloud security principles, and relevant security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST) is highly desirable. Experience with SIEM solutions, threat intelligence platforms, and incident response procedures is also crucial. You must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely, contributing to the security posture of a major telecommunications provider while supporting operations across the UK, including their presence in **London, England, UK**.

**The team you'll be working with:**
**Lead Security Architect**
NTT DATA UK Security Practice seeks a Senior Security Architect to lead enterprise level security architecture, drive strategic security design decisions, and deliver complex cloud and hybrid solutions for high value clients. You will translate business drivers into repeatable reference architectures, establish governance and standards, and mentor architecture teams to raise capability across the practice.
**Candidates must be eligible for or holding UK SC clearance.**
**What you'll be doing:**
**Core Responsibilities**
Lead design and delivery of enterprise security architectures, reference models and standards for cloud, hybrid and on prem environments.
Define and enforce security architecture principles, patterns and governance to align security roadmaps with business strategy.
Architect and operationalise zero trust frameworks, identity/privilege models and advanced threat detection capabilities.
Design secure DevSecOps pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC) security patterns; review CI/CD designs and automation security.
Lead cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, GCP, including secure migration and platform hardening guidance.
Provide technical leadership for large transformation programmes; advise C level stakeholders and support presales solution design.
Mentor and grow security architecture capability: run architecture review boards, communities of practice and training initiatives.
Evaluate emerging security technologies and vendor solutions; produce technical roadmaps and adoption recommendations.
**Required Qualifications (Must have)**
10+ years' experience in information security with a strong architecture focus; minimum 5 years leading security architecture teams or major programmes.
Demonstrable experience designing enterprise security reference architectures for cloud & hybrid environments (AWS/Azure/GCP).
Expert knowledge of zero trust architecture, identity, threat detection, and IaC/DevSecOps security practices.
Enterprise architecture certification (TOGAF or equivalent) and security credential such as CISSP, SABSA preferred.
Excellent executive communication; experience influencing technical and business stakeholders.
**What experience you'll bring:**
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Advanced cloud architect certifications (AWS SA Pro, Azure SA Expert).
Proven track record in security transformation for large scale migrations.
Experience with governance frameworks (SABSA) and security architecture tooling.
Publications, whitepapers or thought leadership in security architecture.
**Success Metrics (first 6-12 months)**
Deliver at least one enterprise reference architecture and governance model adopted by target client(s).
Achieve target client satisfaction score for architecture engagements
Demonstrable improvement in architecture governance compliance and measurable team capability uplift (e.g., junior progression).
Contribute ≥1 technical innovation or vendor selection decision that reduces risk or cost.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Avanade is looking for an experienced Data Security Architect to join our security practice. This is a client-facing role where you will be engaged in some of the most exciting, complex, and leading-edge projects. You will play an active role in transforming our client's Information Protection strategy, capabilities, and operations through the design and implementation of predominantly Microsoft Threat Protection technologies. You will also be part of the Avanade Security presales and Architecture function, creating proposals and solutions for our largest, most complex enterprise clients. This role will include partial delivery expectations for the year.
About the Role:
In this role, you will:
- Lead large projects and project teams.
- Manage deliverables and be responsible for delivering against critical milestones.
- Engage in solution architecture and pre-sales deal shaping.
- Develop and maintain long-term strategic client relationships.
- Lead the implementation and management of Microsoft Purview for data discovery, classification, sensitivity labelling, and retention policies
- Drive DSPM strategy to ensure AI models, pipelines, and infrastructure meet enterprise data protection and compliance requirements
- Design and enforce DSPM (Data Security Posture Management) frameworks tailored for AI-driven data infrastructure
- Define and monitor KPIs for data discovery, classification, and protection coverage
- Implementing DSPM solutions to discover, classify, and secure data across AI pipelines
- Integration of data classification and retention policies within AI lifecycle
- Develop Response plans for data breach and exfiltration response tailored to AI environments. Forensic tracing of AI usage and auditability of input data
- Integrate Purview alerts and telemetry with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel to enable real-time threat detection and incident correlation.
- Oversee configuration of E5 security tools, including Microsoft Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, and Insider Risk Management
- Stay current with evolving data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, NIST AI RMF) and recommend policy updates accordingly
- Develop high-level documentation and executive reports on data security posture, risk exposures, and improvement roadmaps.
- Additional experience with Entra suite, M365 and Defender is not mandatory but valuable.
Your responsibilities may include :
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the account teams and client stakeholders
- Identify customer needs and understand business goals to envisage a high-level solution and winning strategy.
- Develop detailed security transformation and operations opportunities based on the capabilities, standardised tools, processes and partner technology with the security architects and other technology partners.
- Drive and be involved in the proposal, solution presentations and discussions.
- Conduct and follow through the sales process to accomplish deal closure.
Requirements:
- Advanced Microsoft Security Certifications such as: SC-100, SC-200, SC-401, AI-900
- Industry-recognised certifications such as: CISSP, CCSP, CISM, GIAC
- In-depth Knowledge of Azure Security Tools: Have a key in-depth Experience implementing Purview, and Purview DSPM strategies for AI models or hybrid data platforms.
- Security Architecture Design: Design and implement robust security architectures for cloud-based applications and services. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- RFP Responses: Prepare and review responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to cloud security. Ensure that all security requirements are addressed and communicated to potential clients.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest security trends, technologies, and threats. Continuously improve security processes and tools to enhance the overall security posture.
- Strong knowledge of Azure Security tools and experience with compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIST AI RMF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for cloud security.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead RFP responses related to cloud security and Managed Security Services.
- Beneficial Knowledge: Familiarity with the Defender suite of products, including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Cloud App Security.
Beneficial Knowledge:
- Understanding of how AI/ML models handle training data, inference data, and derived data.
- Experience with case management workflows and insider threat response protocols.
- Data lineage tracking for model input/output.
- Familiarity with Responsible AI practices, including bias, fairness, and explainability
Benefits We Offer:
- Opportunity to work for Microsoft's Global Alliance Partner of the Year (17 of the last 20 years!)
- Pension, Electric Car Purchase scheme (tax-free!), 25 days holiday, Flexible benefits, Car allowance (where applicable), bonus, PMI, Life cover, IP cover, and much more.
- Exceptional development and training with a minimum of 80 hours/year of training and paid certifications.
- Avanade University - real-time access to technical and skilled resources globally.
- Dedicated career adviser to encourage your progression.
- Engaged and helpful coworkers genuinely interested in you.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Full benefits package including medical coverage, income protection policy, extended benefits, bonus program, generous retirement plan, and much more.
About Avanade:
Avanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions, and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals combine technology, business, and industry expertise to build and deploy solutions to realize results for clients and their customers. Avanade has 39,000 digitally connected people across 24 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honours diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. The majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation. Learn more at is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information, or any other protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We work hard to provide an inclusive, diverse culture with a deep sense of belonging for all our employees. Avanade believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants, or job seekers because of their race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protect group status as defined by law.

**The team you'll be working with:**
**Security Architect Consultant**
**Hybrid Variable London**
We are currently recruiting Security Architects to join our rapidly growing client advisory & delivery business.
NTT DATA is one of the world's largest Global Security services providers with over 7500 Security SMEs and Integration partner to many of the worlds most recognized Security Technology providers. We strive to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. In a constantly changing world, we work together with our people, clients and communities to enable them to fulfil their potential to do great things. We believe that by bringing everyone together, we can solve problems using innovative technology that can create a world that is sustainable and secure.
This is a great opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in helping to shape our client's transformation journeys.
**What you'll be doing:**
**What you'll be doing;**
The Security Architect will Contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing development of the security architecture of the client's IT systems.
The Security Architect will draw upon Enterprise Security Architecture or Security Solutions Architecture to Contribute to:
- Identify business objectives, user needs, risk appetite and cyber security obligations
- Identify vulnerabilities, perform threat modelling, undertake risk assessment, evaluate the effectiveness of security controls
- Verify and evidence alignment to 'Secure by Design' principles, corporate security policy/standards as well as industry recognised frameworks and best practice
+ Contribute to deliver and continually enhance a coherent approach to the design of secure client end-to-end solutions
+ Contribute to secure conceptual, logical and high level designs by identifying appropriate security controls to be embedded in solutions that meet business requirements whilst evidencing alignment to the target risk appetite.
+ Contribute to the design and be able to articulate and justify design recommendations at security architecture assurance gates
+ Contribute to design documentation, options papers, risk assessments, stakeholder presentations and be able to effectively communicate these to both senior technical and non-technical stakeholders
+ Contribute to reference architecture of established patterns, principles and guidelines
+ Contribute to the development of the Security Practice skills and capabilities to ensure consistent high quality of service delivery and expertise. Active coaching and mentoring of junior members of the team
+ Contribute to the development of collateral to support Security Consulting 'go to market's propositions and service offerings.
+ Contribute to the development and presentation of compelling client proposals collaborating with teams across our business.
+ Contribute to documented Information Security Management Plans which incorporate Regulatory, Legal and Compliance in relation to applicable security policies. Standards and guidelines
+ Contribute to the identification of identified risks and emerging cyber security vulnerabilities and threats. The subsequent analysis to quantify and lead risk mitigation plans
+ Work with Service Management to ensure that partners and suppliers adhere to agreed standards, policies and verify/evidence appropriate compliance and security KPIs
+ Work closely with 1st, 2nd and 3rd lines of defense on all matters relating to cyber security, information assurance, cyber risk, data privacy including regulatory and compliance considerations
+ Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance, risk and compliance aligned to policy, standards an industry good practice
+ Ensure that continuous assessment, identification, analysis and reporting of useful metrics to enable informed risk-based decisions to be taken
+ Constructively challenge established processes and controls to identify, recommend and facilitate continuous improvement, ensuring that all personnel (including senior stakeholders) understand their responsibilities in relation to security risk mitigation and remediation
+ Review and verify that documentation relating to process and technical security controls are maintained
**What experience you'll bring:**
**What you'll bring;**
+ Awareness and understanding of industry security frameworks and guidance such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NCSC CAF and other NCSC guidelines
+ Good knowledge of networking (switching, routing, firewalls)
+ Awareness or limited experience with the design concepts associated with adoption of Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Microsoft Azure)
+ An understanding of the native security capabilities and some practice within Cloud platforms (AWS and/or Microsoft Azure)
+ Understanding of modern security concepts, common attack vectors, malware, security analytics and threat intelligence.
+ A understanding of security testing and vulnerability management is important (including pen testing/ITHC, CVSS/CVE)
+ Some experience working with security standards such as ISO 27001, 27002, 27017, 27108 etc
**DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**
+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in Cyber Security
+ Any One of the certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC) or equivalent experience
+ Good knowledge covering **at least 2** of the following examples (this list is not exhaustive): AD, Cryptography, End User Computing, IAM, PKI, Server hardening, SIEM, SOAR, virtualization (VMware)
ROLE DUTIES
+ Thrive as a consultant seeking the variety and challenge of engaging with different clients and variety of technologies and solution types.
+ Developing security vulnerabilities and techniques for applying effective controls.
+ Contribute to the development of secure system without close supervision.
+ Contribute to security requirements for new systems or changes to existing systems without close supervision.
+ Execute technical management tasks in respect to ongoing client projects.
CHARACTERISTICS
+ Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Self-motivation and able to take responsibility.
+ Persuasive communicator, using logic to win support and change views.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.nAs strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.nOur teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.nWe are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.nOur teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.nPA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.nWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. We challenge where it matters and own the outcome. We combine strategic thinking, customer-centric service design, and agile engineering practices to accelerate innovation in a tech-driven world.nJoin our Digital & Data team working alongside product, design and a wide range of other experts and cross-disciplinary teams to bring ideas to life through innovative software solutions.nGrow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have the option to progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if this doesn’t align with what you want to do.nHybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week.nWork on a broad variety of projects and tech stacks for clients across seven sectors - no project is ever the samenJoin other experts within our supportive and collaborative tech community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoringnDeepen your expertise through our a culture of learning and growth – you’ll have budget to take courses (technical and non-technical training), plus gain certificationsnWhat you can expectnDefining end-to-end security architecture and delivering solutions for projects or programs, creating Conceptual, Logical, and Implementation Architecture views.nDesigning secure system architectures using patterns and principles to manage business and security risks.nReviewing and enhancing clients' current security measures by applying innovative security architecture solutions.nWork to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projectsnLive in-person whiteboarding sessions to problem solve as a team, alongside asynchronous communication on TeamsnHybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.nEven if you don’t meet every requirement below, feel free to still apply as we are often hiring for similar roles which your background might be better suited to.nYou have a solid foundation in information security.nYou hold relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF, SABSA).nYou bring a background of delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.nYou thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinkingnYou enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environmentnAdditional information

Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role.nQuick call with one of our Tech Recruiters – to discuss your application, the role and PAnRound 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins)nRound 2: Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn’t do at first round (60 mins)nFinal round : Meeting with a PA leader - a mini case study and discussion around your client-centricity (60 mins)nLife At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.nOur purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.nWe are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:nHealth and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your familyn25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional daysnGenerous company pension schemenOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiativesnAnnual performance-based bonusnPA share ownershipnTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)nWe’re committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.nAdjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on

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