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Cloud Security Architect (SC Cleared)

Cardiff

Posted 20/05/2026

F5

£75,000 - £90,000 Per Annum

Job Description

Cloud Security ArchitectLocation: Mostly remote - 2-3 days onsite per month (Cardiff area)Salary: Up to £85,000 + bonus + Great bens

Must have Active SC Clearance

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Cloud Security Architect with Active SC Clearance to join a well established organisation supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes.

This is a senior position where you will act as the Domain Design Authority, owning security architecture across enterprise environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, consistency, and evolution of security capabilities across services, while acting as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as Domain Design Authority for security architecture within your service line
  • Define, govern, and assure enterprise security architecture across complex environments
  • Provide strategic advisory across managed services, new deals, and transition programmes
  • Ensure alignment with security standards, policies, and best practices
  • Lead stakeholder engagement, building strong relationships across business and technology teams
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams
  • Translate complex security concepts into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders

Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience in enterprise security architecture within large-scale environments
  • Expertise across:
    • SOC / SIEM / SIAM
    • Network Security Architecture
    • Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, Hybrid environments)
  • Strong understanding of modern security operations and tooling
  • Familiarity with frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, and Secure by Design principles
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Experience working in multi-vendor and transformation environments

Security Requirements
  • Must be a sole UK national
  • Must have active SC clearance

Working Model

This role is mostly remote but requiring 1-2 days onsite per month in the Cardiff area.

What's on Offer
  • Salary up to £85,000 + bonus
  • Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes
  • A collaborative environment with strong focus on innovation and professional growth

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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