Principal Security Architect

SBA are currently supporting our consultancy client, who are supporting a Central Government client. The requirement is for a Principal Security Architect (Chartered) on an initial 12 month contract.

Location: London (Hybrid).

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep technical expertise across security architecture, infrastructure, cloud, identity, networks, and systems security.
• Strong working knowledge of NCSC standards and guidance, risk management approaches, and architectural frameworks.
• Proven experience operating in UK public sector or other highly regulated environments.
• Demonstrable delivery in classified, constrained, or limited‑connectivity systems.
• Ability to operate comfortably at solution, programme, and portfolio levels simultaneously.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive and accreditor level.
• Confident decision‑maker able to balance delivery pressure against long‑term security outcomes.
• Clear, authoritative communicator—both written and verbal.

Qualifications

• Chartered Security Architect status is essential, with equivalent senior‑level qualifications (e.g. CIISec / CIISP) considered desirable.

NB: SC cleared role and applicants must be willing to undertake DV.

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