Cyber Security Architect

Belcan • TRAFFIC • Gwent, Newport, United Kingdom • £63 - £85 / * • 1d ago

Cyber Security Architect - Defence SectorLocation: Newport (Typically 4 days per week) Clearance Required: SC Clearance RequiredType: Full-Time Salary: Inside IR35 - from £63.00 per hour (PAYE/LTD option available)

Belcan are currently supporting one of our long standing clients, who are seeking a Cyber Security Architect with a strong background in secure systems design and defence standards to join their growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical platforms, applications, and networks, ensuring they are secure by design and compliant with the highest standards.

The client is ideally looking for a specialist in the Security space, with ideally around 5+ years of experience. They are one of the global leaders in aerospace innovation, and commercial aircraft.

They will be looking for someone who has experience across the following;

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain secure system architectures for MOD platforms and networks.
Ensure alignment with standards including NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, JSP 440, DEF STAN 05-138, and NCSC guidance.
Produce and maintain security documentation such as Security Architecture Documents, Risk Assessments, and Management Plans.
Lead secure design reviews and contribute to engineering assurance gates.
Liaise with MOD, NCSC, and other stakeholders to support security assurance processes.
Collaborate with engineering and development teams to embed security from the outset.
Stay ahead of evolving threat landscapes and propose mitigation strategies.

Essential Skills & Experience

Minimum 6 years' experience in cyber security architecture within defence, aerospace, or critical national infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of MOD security requirements (JSP 440, JSP 604, DEF STANs).
Proven experience in Secure by Design principles and secure development lifecycles.
Deep understanding of security architectures, processes, and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, CE/CE+).
Experience with MOD security assurance artefacts and risk management frameworks (HMG IS1/IS2, NIST RMF).
Excellent communication skills - able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Must hold current SC Clearance.

Certifications (Preferred)

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
SABSA, TOGAF, or equivalent architecture certifications

If you are interested in the role above, please "apply now" for further information

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

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