IT Security Expert creating and managing SIEM solutions to strengthen Europe's defence capabilities. Collaborating in a small elite team to solve significant security challenges rapidly.
About the role
- Cyber Security Architect at Sword responsible for secure architecture solutions across various environments. Leading threat modelling and collaborating with teams to enhance security compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure architecture solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments
- Lead threat modelling and risk assessments for new and existing systems
- Define and maintain security architecture frameworks, patterns, and principles
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and business teams to embed security into solution design
- Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and controls
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus)
- Provide expert guidance on secure configuration, identity management, and data protection
- Support incident response planning and post-incident reviews from an architectural perspective
Requirements
- Proven experience in cyber security architecture or senior security engineering roles
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g. NIST, SABSA, TOGAF)
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and enterprise security tools (e.g. SIEM, EDR, IAM)
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SABSA, or CCSP (preferred)
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable guidance
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- UK Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) is desirable
Benefits
- Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
- Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
- A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.
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