Sanderson Government and Defence
Security Architect
Whiteladies Road, Bristol, South West · BS8 2NN
Negotiable
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Salary: £85,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements
: Prior and proven experience gained as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role.Expertise in security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO).Knowledge of frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8).Familiarity with HMG/NCSC policies and guidance.Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure).Understanding of microservice architectures.Proficient in PKI, cryptography, and privileged access management.Relevant certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration).Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability skills. Responsibilities: Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal.Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns.Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.Validate security controls and their effectiveness.Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public).Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes.Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures.Conduct threat modelling and risk analysis.Design proportional security controls using native cloud technologies.Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints. Technologies: AWSArchitectAzureCloudCryptographySecurityTOGAFSupport More: We are looking for a Technical Cyber Security Architect to join our team at a leading Cyber Consultancy that is shaping the future of secure digital transformation.
This role is remote-based in the UK, with occasional travel required. We offer flexible working arrangements, a commitment to career development through continuous learning, and a comprehensive
Benefits
package that includes Private Health Care, a Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, and Life Assurance. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive community and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. last updated 26 week of 2026