Security Architect

The team you'll be working with:

Flexible remote-working options

As a Security Consultant (Architecture) at NTT DATA, you will collaborate with clients and stakeholders to design, implement, and validate secure architectural solutions across infrastructure, cloud, and application environments. Leveraging your expertise in risk assessment and governance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS, you will deliver cutting-edge strategies that address evolving threat landscapes while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role provides a unique opportunity to guide clients in embedding security into foundational designs while supporting compliance and risk mitigation efforts.

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must be eligible for SC clearance.

What you'll be doing:

Core Responsibilities

Security Architecture and Delivery

• Translate business and compliance requirements into practical, well-documented security architecture designs using recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).    
• Develop, document, and maintain consistent secure architectural patterns with an emphasis on cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement threat-informed design principles, integrating zero trust architectures and defensive depth strategies to address security gaps and enhance resilience.       
• Maintain alignment between security policies, enterprise architecture principles, and client expectations.

Risk and Threat Management

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and threat modeling to evaluate existing or proposed architectures for vulnerabilities.
• Provide actionable mitigation strategies informed by a risk-based approach and evolving threat intelligence data.
• Participate in or support incident response initiatives, aiding in root cause analysis and the development of post-incident recommendations.

Client Engagement and Technical Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients by engaging in technical discussions to inform strategic security decisions. 
• Collaborate cross-functionally with development, operations, and engineering teams to validate that security controls are effectively implemented across the development lifecycle.
• Deliver technical insights in presentations, workshops, and reports tailored to both technical and executive audiences.

Security Compliance and Governance

• Engage in audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure delivery meets strict alignment with industry frameworks.
• Provide clients with guidance on the implementation and enforcement of technical standards and cloud-specific security policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and frameworks such as NIS2 and DORA to address compliance risks and initiatives.
• Recommend improvements in security policies based on compliance evaluations and evolving risks.

Continuous Improvement and Innovation

• Contribute to the development of security roadmaps by delivering expert recommendations tailored to each client’s security objectives.
• Assess emerging technologies and threats, identifying opportunities to evolve architectural strategies through innovation and cutting-edge tools.
• Participate as an SME in pre-sales activities, assisting in defining technical collateral that supports project delivery.

What experience you'll bring:

Required Qualifications

Expertise and Technical Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years' experience in security architecture, compliance, and cloud security roles, working with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIS/NIS2, or NIST CSF.
• Deep understanding of cloud security principles including management on AWS, Azure, and GCP platforms.
• Familiarity with IAM, CASB, SIEM, and container security solutions.

Professional Certifications

• CISSP or SABSA certifications required.
• Cloud-specific certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Security Specialty, Azure Solutions Architect).
• Direct experience working in government, military, or intelligence organizations advantageous.

Professional and Interpersonal Skills

• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams, influencing senior stakeholders in an advisory capacity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for delivering complex technical concepts to non-specialist audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to rapidly assess risks in a given architecture framework.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in information security, Cybersecurity, or a relevant IT field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Previous hands-on experience in developing security frameworks and implementing architectural changes at scale.
• Ability to conduct cloud security posture assessments to identify misconfigurations early.

Success Metrics (6–12 Months)

• Deliver complete secure architectures for a minimum of five client engagements, with post-delivery client feedback exceeding 90% satisfaction.
• Achieve measurable improvement in compliance alignment (benchmarked on project KPIs) and reduce risks for client infrastructure by 20%.
• Facilitate at least three training sessions for stakeholder groups, ensuring baseline compliance awareness.

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.