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Application Security Architect - SC cleared

London

£700 - £800 per day, Benefits: Inside IR35

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Public Sector

Posted 28 April 2026

Ref BH-232026

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Matthew Pope

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Job description

Application Security Architect - SC cleared

A major government organisation are looking for an experienced contract Principal Application Security Architect to join a transformation programme at a critical delivery phase. 

Security Clearance — Active SC Required
Candidates must hold current, active Security Check (SC) clearance.
Sponsorship is not available for this role. Please do not apply if your clearance has lapsed or is pending renewal beyond a standard update.

Essential Criteria
  • Expertise in security architecture and applied security capability. (Lead criteria)
  • Certified to one, more or equivalent of CISSP, GICSP, GRID, SABSA, or TOGAF. (Lead criteria)
    Knowledge of microservices, containerisation, and cloudnative security models
  • Practitioner in information risk assessment and risk management.
  • Experience in Secure by Design (Cabinet Office Guidance) application security, secure software design, and architecture.
  • Experience in the process of developing and managing a range of options and decisions aligning with organisational priorities.
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience of working in the energy sector.
  • Experience in automated security testing.
  • Experience with frameworks such as OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, and CAF.
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