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Cyber Security Architect in Reading

Job Description

Cyber Security Architect

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Active SC Clearance required

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Hybrid working in Reading- On-site 3 days per week

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Outside IR35 Contract offering CIRCA £650 per day

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Exciting assignment working on a Defence modernisation programme!

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We are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a hands-on delivery experience who excels in applied security architecture, secure-by-design principles, and engineering-led security integration.

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You will be a part of a bigger team, working with a group of a Senior Security Architects and Digital Engineering stakeholders to produce security architecture artifacts, threat modelling, design assurance, and reusable patterns that strengthen the programme’s security posture.

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Key Responsibilities:

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You will lead and deliver core security architecture outputs including:

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  • Digital Engineering Security Artifacts and Engagement Report
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  • Security Requirements Specification
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  • Security Principles Framework
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  • Infrastructure Mapping Document & Security Architecture Design Pack
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  • Threat Modelling Report
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  • Reusable Security Pattern Library
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  • Knowledge Transfer Pack (training materials, handover content, recorded walkthroughs)
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We are looking for someone with:

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  • Extensive Security Architecture / Security Consulting experience
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  • Strong track record designing and reviewing secure infrastructure
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  • Proven experience applying secure-by-design principles
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  • Experience with Digital Engineering, secure architectural controls, and pattern-based design
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  • SC or DV clearance is essential
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Engagement Model

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  • 3 days per week on site in an air-gapped environment
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  • Location: Reading
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  • CIRCA Outside IR35 £650/day
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  • Initial contract will be for 3 months, with an option to extend (as this programme is planned for few years)
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Cyber Security Architect in Reading

Reading, UK
Full time

Published on 09/02/2026

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