Enterprise Security Architect - SABSA & ACTIVE SC CLEARED

Job Title: Enterprise Security Architect - MUST HOLD ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE BEYOND 2028

Rate: £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Location: 3 days per week on-site in London

Overview:

We are looking for an exceptionally skilled Enterprise Security Architect with deep expertise in SABSA, to join a high-profile public sector project. This is a non-negotiable requirement - the candidate must have hands-on experience applying the SABSA methodology in a top-down security design process. The role also requires active SC clearance until 2028, and the ability to tackle security challenges across a range of critical domains. Your expertise will span IAM, cloud security, vulnerability management, and other critical security areas. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping the future of secure, scalable infrastructures, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise security architectures within a highly regulated public sector environment.
• Mandatory focus on SABSA: Design security frameworks using the SABSA model, ensuring top-down alignment with business objectives and security governance.
• Expertly apply security standards and frameworks such as NIST, HMG, and SABSA to create robust, compliance-driven solutions.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to define security policies, controls, risk management strategies, and ensure that security architectures align with strategic goals.
• Offer technical leadership on the integration of security solutions across complex IT environments, with a focus on critical infrastructure and services.
• Lead security assessments, identify and mitigate risks, and develop comprehensive security strategies across a multi-cloud ecosystem.
• Maintain a pulse on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, ensuring all security measures are future-proof and in line with the latest trends.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing insights and expertise to continuously enhance the organization's security posture.

Key Requirements:

• Active SC clearance until at least 2028 - this is an absolute must-have for the role.
• In-depth, hands-on experience with SABSA in designing and implementing top-down enterprise security architectures. This is non-negotiable.
• Proven expertise in multiple security domains including Identity and Access Management (IAM), cloud security, and vulnerability management.
• Extensive experience in applying NIST, HMG, and other security frameworks, with a demonstrated ability to align security architecture with these standards.
• Deep understanding of risk management principles, IT security best practices, and compliance protocols in a public sector context.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence senior leaders and technical teams alike.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative environment to solve complex security challenges under tight deadlines.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.