Security Solutions Architect - SC Cleared - Data Centric Security, Zero Trust

Location: Corsham/Northwood - Full Remote working with occasional visits
Clearance: Active SC clearance required
Sector: Defence / National Security

Coltech are supporting a major Defence programme and we're looking for an experienced hands-on Security Architect who has specialised and gained experience specifically in data-centric security with attribute-based access control and SAML-based (or similar) identity enforcement, federation of trust and key management, all in a zero trust architecture.

Knowledge of multi-level cross domain security gateways in a defence or national security context is also important.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and implement secure, scalable solution architectures

* Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks aligned to business and IT strategy

* Design secure cloud, application and network architectures

* Ensure consistent integration of security controls across platforms and systems

* Work closely with enterprise architects, infrastructure teams and developers

* Translate business requirements into secure technical designs

* Present security strategy and roadmaps to senior leadership

Skills & Experience

* Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and technologies

* Experience with military or law enforcement operational information technologies.

* Strong background in Cross Domain Security & Zero Trust architectures

* Expertise in Data Centric Security: identity federation, ABAC (Attribute-based Access Control), key management, and other related security solutions.

* Knowledge of secure transactional and message distribution technologies

* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

If you'd like to explore this contract, apply directly or reach out for a confidential chat.

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