Security Architect - SC Cleared - Outside IR35

Security Architect - SC Cleared - Outside IR35

• Location: London
• Length: Initial 6 Months
• Type: 1 day a week on-site
• Clearance: Active SC Clearance
• IR35: Outside
• Rate: £500 - £550
• Contingency: Must be able to start within 1-2 weeks

Sanderson G&D are seeking a Security Architect who will provide strategic cyber security advice and guidance to digital product teams, acting as a Close Support Partner to ensure Secure by Design principles are embedded throughout the product development lifecycle. The role focuses on assurance, architecture guidance, and risk-based decision support, enabling secure delivery without owning build or operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend regular project and design meetings to understand requirements and delivery milestones.
• Perform initial and iterative threat modelling for new features, integrations, and architectural changes.
• Advise on secure architecture design, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, and data protection.
• Recommend and review security controls for cloud-native environments.
• Provide guidance on secure coding practices and advisory support for code reviews.
• Support incident response planning and vulnerability management during development.
• Review and advise on third-party integrations, ensuring appropriate technical and contractual safeguards.
• Provide assurance that Secure by Design principles are being consistently applied.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience as a Security Architect or senior cyber security consultant in digital delivery environments.
• Strong Secure by Design, threat modelling, and risk-based security expertise.
• Experience advising product teams in agile, cloud-based delivery contexts.
• Confident engaging with architects, developers, and delivery leads in an advisory capacity.

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