Haystack
← Back to Jobs
Full time
Technology
AM

Security Architect

Anson MccadeEdinburgh, Scotland🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 11 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Security Architect role offers significant growth potential within a reputable consulting firm, allowing you to design secure solutions across diverse projects and develop your client-facing expertise. If you have a strong foundation in information security and enjoy collaborative problem-solving, you'll thrive in this dynamic environment with a competitive salary of £65,000. Apply today to shape the future of digital security!

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
Agile

Job Description

Security Architect Consultant

London | Up to £65,000 | SC Eligible Required

Were working with a leading technology and consulting organisation that helps clients solve complex challenges through technology, innovation and practical solutions.

Theyre looking for a Security Architect Consultant to join their Digital & Data community. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in information security who wants to develop their career in security architecture and client-facing consulting.

Youll work across a variety of projects and technology environments, helping clients design secure solutions while working alongside engineers, architects, product teams and other specialists.

What youll be doing
  • Define end-to-end security architectures for projects and programmes.
  • Produce Conceptual, Logical and Implementation Architecture views.
  • Design secure system architectures using established security patterns and principles.
  • Identify and manage business and security risks through effective architectural solutions.
  • Review existing client security measures and recommend improvements.
  • Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements and solve complex security challenges.
  • Collaborate across agile, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver secure technology solutions.
  • Take part in technical workshops and in-person whiteboarding sessions with clients and project teams.
  • Contribute to internal projects, knowledge sharing and the wider security community.
What were looking for
  • A solid foundation in information security and security architecture.
  • Experience delivering security solutions across large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Confident communicating with technical and business stakeholders.
  • A collaborative approach and an interest in working in a client-facing consulting environment.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF or SABSA would be beneficial.
  • SC eligible you must have the right UK residency background to obtain UK security clearance, including typically 5 years of continuous UK residency.
Whats on offer
  • Up to £65,000
  • London-based
  • Hybrid working, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office or on client site
  • Exposure to a broad range of clients, projects and technology environments
  • Opportunity to develop your career across security architecture and consulting
  • Technical training and professional certification opportunities
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Private healthcare and wider benefits
  • Supportive technical community with mentoring and knowledge sharing

If youre an information security professional looking to move further into security architecture and consulting, this is a great opportunity to work on varied client projects while continuing to build your technical expertise.


Similar jobs