Senior Security Architect

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Posted 7 days ago, valid for 22 days

Southampton, Hampshire SO152AE, England

£65,000 - £78,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Senior Security Architect is available for a multi-million, multi-year programme in a UK Central Government department, based in Southampton with a hybrid work model of 2 days per week in the office.
The position offers a rate of £693 per day, classified as inside IR35 and UMB, with the potential for extension beyond the initial duration ending on 26/02/2026.
Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of unbroken residency in the UK, and while transferrable or Home Office clearance is preferred, it is not mandatory.
Key responsibilities include producing and reviewing design documents, as well as presenting complex security issues in clear language to senior team members, clients, and partners.
Essential skills include a strong understanding of Public Sector Security, Enterprise risk, Infrastructure Security, Cloud Security, and familiarity with Palo Alto offerings, among others.

Role: Senior Security Architect

Duration: 26/02/2026 - Potential for Extension

Location: Southampton - Hybrid - 2 Days P/Week

Rate: 693 P/Day - Inside IR35 - UMB

Clearance Requirement: Must have 5 years unbroken UK residency. Transferrable/HO clearance is preferred but not required.

Job Description

This role will act as a senior security architect on a large multi-million, multi-year programme into a UK Central Government department.

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of Public Sector Security
Understanding of Cabinet Office "Secure by Design"
Strong understanding of:
- Enterprise risk
- Infrastructure Security
- Identity and Access Management
- Cloud Security
- Container Security
- Palo Alto offerings
- Data Security
- DevSecOps
- PKI
Ability to communicate and work in a team
Ability to present to Senior members of the team, Clients and Partners about complex issues in common English.
A hands-on attitude, will be expected to produce design documents and review the designs of others
Strong work ethic

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