Senior Security Architect

About Scrumconnect Consulting
Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we build innovative digital services that matter.

Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Security Architect to assess and define the baseline security architecture underpinning a major programme spanning local, regional and national delivery models. This is a hands-on architectural assessment role - evaluating options, surfacing risks, and producing clear, actionable recommendations that inform how security is designed and delivered at scale.

Location: Hybrid working, with occasional client-site travel as required
Contract type: Contract, Outside IR35
Rate: Up to £450 per day, Outside IR35
Clearance: Active SC Clearance essential
Start date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Assess baseline security architecture requirements across the programme
• Evaluate architecture options for local, regional and national delivery models
• Assess security tooling dependencies, with particular focus on Microsoft security, SIEM, and identity services
• Identify architectural risks associated with centralisation
• Assess technical feasibility of proposed approaches
• Assess multi-tenant and shared service approaches
• Identify dependencies and technical constraints across the architecture
• Produce clear, well-evidenced architecture recommendations
• Map Microsoft Suite alignment to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and wider government security frameworks

Essential Skills & Experience

• Active SC Clearance - mandatory for this role
• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Security Architect, ideally within large-scale, multi-tier (local/regional/national) delivery programmes
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft security tooling, SIEM platforms, and identity services
• Experience assessing centralisation risk and multi-tenant/shared service architecture models
• Familiarity with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and wider UK government security frameworks
• Strong analytical and risk-assessment skills, with the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear architecture recommendations
• Experience working within public sector or similarly regulated environments

Why Join Scrumconnect Consulting?
At Scrumconnect, we are more than just a consultancy - we are a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful digital transformation services across government and enterprise organisations. As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Exposure to major public sector digital transformation and security programmes
• A collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Hands-on experience shaping security architecture at national scale

Application Process

1. Submit your CV to (see below)
2. If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend interview

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.