Security Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 15, 2026.
Security Architect
Position Overview
The Security Architect is a senior technical leadership role responsible for defining, governing and evolving secure enterprise architectures across Advania's Managed Services client base.
The role provides strategic and technical leadership across identity, security, cloud, infrastructure, networking, data protection and operational security domains, with a particular focus on Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Azure and Microsoft 365.
Salary & Benefits
The budgeted salary for this role is up to £90,000 year, depending on experience.
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Hybrid working
We recognise the benefits that remote and flexible working brings.
We operate a hybrid working policy that allows our employees to balance time in the office and time from home. Each team within our organisation can decide how to implement this policy. If you have any questions after applying, please reach out to our recruitment team.
Responsibilities
Act as the lead Security Architect across assigned Managed Services clients.
Define security strategies, roadmaps, target architectures, and governance standards.
Produce and assure HLDs, LLDs, and reference architectures aligned to Zero Trust and Secure by Design principles.
Lead architecture for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Identity Governance, PIM, Conditional Access, SSO, Federation, and B2B/B2C identity.
Provide architectural ownership across the Microsoft security stack, including Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, Security Copilot, Azure Security, and Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance.
Develop reusable security patterns for identity, threat, data protection, monitoring, compliance, and AI security.
Design secure architectures across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, SaaS, and on-premises environments.
Lead integration of identity, security, network, and business application platforms.
Support customer onboarding, service acceptance, operational readiness, and ongoing technical governance.
Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CISOs, and senior stakeholders.
Lead architecture workshops, security assessments, and transformation programmes.
Contribute to the development of Managed Security Services, standards, frameworks, and emerging security capabilities.
What Success Looks Like
Gain a comprehensive understanding of security posture, risks, and roadmaps across assigned clients.
Deliver reusable architecture patterns across Microsoft security technologies.
Support business growth through architecture-led consultancy and managed service opportunities.
Qualification & Experience
Experience in Security Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Cyber Security Consulting.
Strong expertise in Zero Trust, security governance, threat modelling, risk management, and cloud security.
Advanced Microsoft security experience across Entra ID, Defender, Sentinel, Purview, Intune, Azure Security, and Microsoft 365 Security.
Deep IAM expertise including SSO, MFA, Federation, PIM, Identity Governance, and Hybrid Identity.
Strong client-facing consultancy experience with executive stakeholder engagement.
Desirable
Managed Services, SOC integration, AI security, DevSecOps, and multi-cloud security experience.
Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, NIS2, Cyber Essentials, GDPR, DORA, and FCA/PRA frameworks.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SC-100, SC-300, SC-200, AZ-500, or AZ-305.
About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.
At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.
Our Selection Process:
We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Please do let us know if you’ll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
As part of our commitment to our clients we will need to carry out background checks, including a criminal record check, for all offers of employment. If you have any unspent criminal convictions or questions about the screening process, please notify your recruiter once the application has been submitted.