Security Designer/Security Architect job at Nationwide, United Kingdom Full Time

Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) – Remote- £500 – £600 per day Inside IR35 DOE

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Security Design/Security Architect to support the delivery of secure services within a major Home Office programme. The successful candidate will work with solution architects, engineering teams, security stakeholders and delivery managers to ensure security requirements are effectively incorporated into system and service designs.

The Security Design/Security Architect will be responsible for producing security designs, undertaking threat modelling activities, assessing security risks, supporting assurance processes and ensuring compliance with wider Government security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security design documentation for new and existing services.
• Produce Security Design Packs, Security Architecture Documents and Security Assurance artefacts.
• Conduct threat modelling workshops and document security controls.
• Review solution designs and ensure alignment with security policies and standards.
• Define security requirements for projects and programmes.
• Support security assurance, accreditation and governance activities.
• Identify security risks and recommend proportionate mitigations.
• Work with delivery teams to embed security throughout the system development life cycle.
• Support implementation of Secure by Design principles.
• Review security testing outputs and track remediation activities.
• Provide security advice to project and technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to security design reviews and architecture forums.

Essential Experience

• Active SC Clearance.
• Experience producing security designs and security architecture artefacts.
• Experience undertaking threat modelling and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of NCSC guidance and Government security standards.
• Experience supporting security assurance and accreditation activities.
• Understanding of cloud security principles (AWS, Azure and/or GCP).
• Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.
• Experience working within UK Government

Security Designer/Security Architect (SC Cleared) – Remote- £500 – £600 per day Inside IR35 DOE

This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC/DV level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance

List of national security vetting clearance levels with guidance on who requires clearance and what checks are completed.

Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.