Cyber Security Analyst: Career Path to Architect

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cyber Security Analyst or Security Engineer: Career Path to Architect</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">£50,000 to £75,000 + bonus & benefits</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Hybrid: Manchester, Bristol, Belfast or London (2 to 3 days per week in the office)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you’re in cyber security and want to move into Security Architecture, this could be a good next step.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">I’m working with a leading UK consultancy that’s growing its Security Architecture capability, supporting major programmes across government, defence, critical infrastructure and other regulated environments. You don’t need Security Architect as a job title. I’m interested in people from Security Engineering, Cyber Security Consulting, Cloud Security, Information Security or Security Assurance who understand how secure systems are designed and want to step further into architecture.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">You’ll work directly with clients, helping them understand risk, define</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and design secure solutions. That means strong communication is essential, both with engineers and with senior stakeholders who don’t have a security background.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">The work includes:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Security architecture and secure-by-design</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Threat modelling and risk assessment</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Reviewing solution and infrastructure designs</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Defining security</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements and controls</h5>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Cloud, network and identity security</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Running client workshops and presenting recommendations</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with NIST, SABSA, TOGAF, ISO 27001, NCSC guidance, Zero Trust, IAM/PAM or cloud security is useful, but nobody is expected to tick every box. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA or TOGAF help, though practical experience and client skills matter just as much.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">It’s a consulting role but frequent travel isn’t expected, with only occasional client site visits depending on the assignment.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Candidates must hold or be eligible for SC clearance, which means:</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Resident in the UK for the last 5 years</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No more than 29 consecutive days outside the UK in that period</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>No more than 6 months outside the UK in any calendar year</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Existing SC is useful but not essential if you meet the eligibility criteria.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you’re a Security Engineer or Cyber Security Consultant who’s wondered how to make the jump into architecture, I’d like to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration and an interview within the week</p>