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Security Architect

Anson MccadeManchester, Greater Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 13 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Security Architect role offers exciting growth potential within a leading technology consulting firm, allowing you to shape secure solutions across diverse projects and client environments. You'll thrive here if you have a strong information security foundation and enjoy collaborating with various teams to solve complex challenges, all while benefiting from a competitive GBP 65,000 salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Apply today to advance your career in security architecture and client-facing consulting!

Quick Overview

Salary
£65k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
Agile

Job Description

Security Architect Consultant

Location: UK Wide – hybrid working
Working pattern: Minimum 2 days per week in the office or on client site
Salary:£60,000 - £90,000

Who you'll be working with

You'll join a leading consulting firm's Digital & Data team, working alongside specialists across technology, engineering, design and strategy to deliver solutions to complex client challenges.

You'll have the opportunity to work across a variety of sectors, contributing to projects that require strong security architecture expertise, innovative thinking and a practical approach to managing risk.

What you'll be doing
  • Defining end-to-end security architectures for projects and programmes, including conceptual, logical and implementation architecture designs.

  • Designing secure system architectures using established security principles and patterns.

  • Assessing existing security measures and recommending improvements to strengthen security and manage risk.

  • Working with clients to solve complex technical challenges and deliver effective security solutions.

  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders throughout project delivery.

  • Applying agile ways of working and contributing to technical discussions, architecture reviews and problem-solving sessions.

What we're looking for
  • A solid foundation in information security and security architecture.

  • Experience delivering security solutions for large-scale infrastructure or integration projects.

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, IISP/CCP, TOGAF or SABSA.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and develop practical solutions.

  • Experience working collaboratively with clients, technical teams and multiple stakeholders.

  • A proactive approach to working in a fast-paced consulting environment.

What's in it for you?
  • A varied project portfolio across multiple sectors and technology environments.

  • A collaborative team of technical specialists, with opportunities for knowledge-sharing, coaching and mentoring.

  • A dedicated technical career progression pathway, allowing you to develop your expertise without moving into a partner-level role.

  • Access to training, professional development and certification opportunities.

  • Private healthcare.

  • Generous pension, annual performance-related bonus and share ownership opportunities.

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