Technical Cyber Security Consultant – Security Architect (MOD)

extra holidays
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
United Kingdom

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role, preferably within MOD or the public sector., Strong knowledge of security standards such as JSP440, JSP604/453, JSP490, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls v8., Certifications like CISSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Architect, or TOGAF are desirable., Active and transferable NSV SC security clearance and UK residency are required..

Key responsibilities:

  • Design and advise on secure architectures throughout project lifecycles.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and promote Secure by Design principles.
  • Validate security controls and recommend improvements for cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Travel to client sites (40–60%) for classified system access.

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Job description

Join Cyberfort – Technical Cyber Security Consultant – Security Architect (MOD)

Location: Remote with travel as required (40–60%)
Contract Type: Fulltime Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Cyberfort

At Cyberfort, we’re securing the digital future. As a leading UK provider of cybersecurity solutions, we deliver cuttingedge services in Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Penetration Testing, Security Operations, and Strategic Consulting.

We’re large enough to offer exciting opportunities, yet agile enough to ensure every voice is heard. At Cyberfort, you’re not just joining a company, you’re becoming part of a missiondriven team.

Why Join Us?
  • PurposeDriven Work – Help protect businesses and communities from evolving cyber threats.
  • Growth & Development – Access mentoring, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and continuous learning platforms.
  • Inclusive Culture – We champion diversity through our Women’s Network, Neurodiversity Awareness, and Inclusion Committee.
  • Flexible Working – Hybrid and remote options to support worklife balance.
  • TopTier Benefits – Competitive salary, private healthcare, wellbeing support, generous holiday allowance, and more.

    • About the Role: Technical Cyber Security Consultant – Security Architect (MOD)


      As a Technical Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping secure architectures and delivering expert consultancy to our clients, particularly within the MOD and wider public sector. You’ll collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to design, validate, and implement secure solutions that align with business and regulatory requirements.


      Key Responsibilities
      • Provide secure design advice and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
      • Ensure adherence to security standards, blueprints, and architectural patterns.
      • Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.
      • Validate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend improvements.
      • Deliver security architecture for cloud and hybrid environments.
      • Scope and review IT Health Checks (ITHC), and produce remediation plans.
      • Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments, and design proportional controls.
      • Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints.
      • Travel to client sites (approx. 40–60%) as required for classified system access.

        • What We’re Looking For

          Expertise:

          Proven experience working in a Security Architect or technical cyber role, ideally within MOD public sector.

          Strong analytical, communication, and problemsolving skills. Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning.

          Knowledge:

            • JSP440, JSP604453, JSP490
            • MODGDS Secure by Design principles
            • ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8
            • HMG, NPSA, NCSC policies and guidance
            • Cloud security (Azure, AWS), containerisation, KMS, WAFs
            • Eventdriven microservices, network infrastructure, IDSIPS
            • AI security (ISO42001 desirable), ITHC scoping and remediation
            • Threat modelling (Kill Chain, attack trees), HLDLLD reviews

                • Certifications:

                  • SABSA, TOGAF, AWSAzure Architect, CISSP, CISM. Working towards or holding CIISEC Full Membership or UK Cyber Security Council registration (CharteredPrincipal).

                    • Clearance:

                      • Must hold an active and transferable NSV SC clearance
                      • Due to the nature of the projects, you’ll be working on, you will also be eligible and willing to undergo maintain appropriate Developed Vetting security clearance
                      • Must be a British citizen resident in UK

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Cybersecurity
Spoken language(s):
English
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Hard Skills

Threat ModelingCloud ComputingSoftware SecurityRisk AnalysisAzure BlueprintsCyberinfrastructureRemediation SystemsMicroservicesIDS InfoLease (Asset Finance Technology)AI SecurityISO/IEC 27000 SeriesAWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)ISO 14000 SeriesContinuous Training

Other Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
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