Security Architect in EC1

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Security Architect\nBased at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.\nSalary up to £80k, plus excellent company benefits.\n\nAbout Us\n\nTriad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, and consumers.\n\nAt Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one.

Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for -scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.\n\nWe nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. \n\nGlassdoor score of 4.6\n96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend\n100% CEO approvalSee for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:\n\nHelping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe\nSupporting the UK's meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting\nAssisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products\nPowering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transportRole Summary\n\nTriad is seeking a Security Architect; you will play a critical role in designing, assuring, and delivering secure solutions across our client engagements.

You will champion Secure by Design principles and lead threat modelling activities to ensure risks are identified and mitigated early in the lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders, you will define security architectures, ensure compliance with relevant standards, and embed security best practices throughout delivery.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nSecurity Architecture Design - Develop and maintain secure architecture patterns, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.\nSecure by Design - Embed security into every stage of the solution lifecycle, ensuring systems are designed with security controls from the outset rather than retrofitted.\nThreat Modelling - Lead and facilitate threat modelling exercises (e.g. STRIDE), identifying vulnerabilities and defining mitigations early in delivery\nRisk Assessment - Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across systems, applications, and infrastructure\nSecurity Assurance - Provide governance and assurance across projects, ensuring compliance with security standards and frameworks\nStakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with clients, delivery teams, and senior stakeholders to embed security into solution design\nStandards & Compliance - Ensure adherence to industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and government security policiesSkills and Experience:\n\nExperience working as a Security Architect or in a senior security role within complex environments\nStrong practical experience applying Secure by Design principles in modern architectures\nHands-on experience conducting threat modelling (e.g.

STRIDE, attack trees) and risk analysis\nStrong understanding of security frameworks and best practice such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, OWASP, NCSC guidance\nExperience working in the UK Public Sector and associated security standards and guidance including GovAssure/NCSC CAF, HMG Security Policy Framework.\nKnowledge of cloud security principles across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP\nExperience with and access management, encryption, network security, and secure application design including security tooling\nAbility to communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nExperience supporting agile delivery teamsQualifications & Certifications\n\nA degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable\nRelevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, or SABSA - Desirable\nDue to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK.Triad's Commitment to You\n\nAs a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:\n\nContinuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses\nWork Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discriminationBenefits:\n\n25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays\nMatched pension contributions (5%)\nPrivate healthcare with Bupa\nGym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access\nPerkbox membership\nCycle-to-work scheme\n\nWhat Our Colleagues Have to Say\n\nPlease see for yourself on Glassdoor and our "Day in the Life" videos at the bottom of our Careers Page.\n\nOur Selection Process\n\nAfter applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:\n\nA first-stage interview with our Architecture team\nA second-stage interview with one of the Management team, including a career reviewWe aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to the offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.\n\nOther information\n\nIf this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please submit your application now!\n\nTriad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of , race, , age, , reassignment, , or belief.\n\nWe are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role.

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