Cyber Security Architect at X4 Technology, United Kingdom, £500 per day

Job Title: Cyber Security Architect

Job Type: Contract

Location: Remote (very limited travel to site when needed)

Day Rate: £500/day (OUTSIDE IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months (extendable)

Cybersecurity Architect - Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and review end-to-end security architectures for complex IT systems, ensuring alignment with NCSC guidance and frameworks such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Identify security risks through structured threat modelling and ensure mitigations are incorporated into system and network designs.
• Ensure solutions meet UK government security requirements, including standards from UK Government Security Group and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Work with engineers, developers, and senior stakeholders to embed security-by-design across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments.
• Architect systems that support monitoring, detection, and response capabilities in line with guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre.

Cybersecurity Architect - Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cyber security architecture or security engineering, designing secure enterprise or government-grade systems across network, cloud, and application environments.
• Strong knowledge of recognised security frameworks and standards, such as the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Demonstrable experience performing threat modelling and risk assessments, applying methodologies such as STRIDE or MITRE ATT&CK to inform secure system design.
• Experience designing secure architectures in modern environments, including major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Relevant professional certifications or equivalent expertise, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), or SABSA Chartered Security Architect.

Interviews: March 2026

Start Date: April 2026

How to Apply:

• Apply to Gary Hargreaves at X4 Technology to learn more about the role or connect with me on LinkedIn to hear about regular job updates available with X4 Technology