Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect Aerospace & Defence (Model-Based Systems)

Reading (Hybrid/On-site as required)

Must hold live Security Clearance

Up to £84 p/h Inside IR35

We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security architect with an extensive background working with clients in the Aerospace or Defence domain to define, deliver, and scale product security capabilities across complex aerospace and defence programmes.

This is a senior, end-to end role that sits at the intersection of systems engineering, cyber security, and model-based engineering, ensuring security is Embedded throughout the engineering life cycle. You will lead multi partner, distributed teams to design and implement secure systems, drive compliance with regulatory frameworks, and establish assurance and evidence processes that meet the highest standards of safety-critical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of product security capabilities, including threat & risk modelling, security requirements engineering, security architecture & controls, SBOM and vulnerability management, verification & validation, and assurance case development

Manage multi-partner and supplier integration within complex programmes and distributed teams

Ensure compliance with regulatory and assurance frameworks relevant to aerospace, defence, and safety-critical systems (eg, DO 326A/DO 356A/DO 355, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/SAE 21434, NIST SP 800-)

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Degree in Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Engineering (Software/Electrical/Aerospace), Computer Science, or related technical discipline

Secure by design experience (Or similar, you will need experience of integrating security at the earliest stage of the SDLC)

Extensive experience delivering Product Security capabilities in aerospace, defence, or regulated safety-critical industries

Proven experience in multi-partner/supplier integration within complex programmes

Security clearance or eligibility for clearance in defence programmes is mandatory