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Security Assurance Architect - DV Cleared

Farnborough
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Security Assurance Architect - Defence & National 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 national 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-native 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?

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