Security Assurance Architect - DV Cleared

Security Assurance Architect - Defence & Security (DV Cleared)

Location: Farnborough / Hybrid | Clearance: DV Cleared | Salary: £90k + excellent benefits



Looking to use your security architecture and assurance to make a real difference on high-impact defence and security projects? This Digital Innovations & Delivery partner has impressive year-on-year growth secured for the next three years, so there are plenty of fantastic projects for you to work on across MOD & Defence.



A DV Security Architect or security assurance architect is required to join a fast-paced partner working on some of the UK's most innovative digital transformation programmes in secure environments. You'll need strong SecOps design and build experience, along with hands-on involvement in writing security policies, managing formal assurance documentation, and engaging with governance frameworks. Location-wise, this is flexible and could be Farnborough or home based.



Do you want to work on projects that matter - cutting-edge, high-stakes work in the Defence & Security sector? Here you can be part of a collaborative team shaping secure, cloud- architectures, and enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and real variety in your day-to-day.



What you'll be doing

* Designing robust, secure-by-design architectures aligned to MOD and wider government standards

* Writing and maintaining formal security policies and documentation

* Managing risk using frameworks like NIST 800-53 and producing key security artefacts (RMAs, Security Aspects, Test Plans, etc.)

* Working with cross-functional teams including DevSecOps, Software, Infrastructure and Agile delivery

* Leading on security assurance processes across the programme lifecycle

* Providing strategic guidance on cyber security, threat mitigation, and compliance

* Engaging with MOD stakeholders, accreditors, and assurance bodies to meet regulatory requirements



What you'll bring

* Strong experience in designing and assuring security architectures in Defence or similar secure sectors

* Experience writing security policies and working with formal assurance processes

* Deep understanding of security components (cryptography, access control, data inspection etc.)

* Familiarity with JSP 604/453 and MOD assurance frameworks

* High standards in documentation and stakeholder communication

* Currently DV (Developed Vetting) Cleared



Bonus if you have: DevSecOps, Agile or CI/CD experience, or exposure to tools like Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, NodeJS, MongoDB, or Kafka



Do you want to work on some of the best projects in the MOD & Defence world for a high-growth company with long-term project pipelines and career opportunities?