Job Description

razorblue role:
We are looking for a Security Architect to join our growing team of like-minded tech people.
Reporting to the Enterprise Solution Architect, the Security Architect is a senior member of the Solution Design team, responsible for shaping, designing, and governing secure IT solutions across razorblue's client base. This role combines deep technical expertise with commercial awareness and excellent customer engagement skills.
You'll work closely with the Solution Architect team, Security, and Consulting teams to ensure all proposed solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with best practice. You'll support pre-sales engagements, contribute to architectural design, and act as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Windows Server, Microsoft 365, and next-generation firewalls, alongside a strong understanding of modern security frameworks and threat landscapes. You'll be comfortable switching between customer meetings, technical design sessions, and hands-on engineering work when required.
A qualification recognised by IASME to certify Cyber Essentials Plus will be required for this role.
Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:
Solution Design & Pre-Sales (50%)

• Lead the design of secure, scalable infrastructure and cloud solutions for new and existing clients.
• Produce and review technical design documents (HLDs) in line with razorblue's standards.
• Ensure security controls and architectural principles are built into all designs.
• Join client meetings to gather requirements and translate them into secure technical solutions.
• Present proposed designs confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support Account Managers and the Solution Architect team in preparing technical proposals and scopes.
• Balance commercial and technical priorities to deliver solutions that are both secure and viable.

Security Governance & Compliance (20%)

• Act as razorblue's subject matter expert on cybersecurity best practice.
• Align all solution designs with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and NCSC guidelines.
• Conduct internal and client-facing security reviews, readiness assessments, and recommendations.
• Maintain current penetration testing qualifications to support Cyber Essentials Plus assessments.

Vulnerability Assessment & Remediation (30%)

• Oversee and support vulnerability assessments across client environments, ensuring consistent methodology and quality.
• Use industry-standard tools (e.g. Nessus, Qualys, Defender for Endpoint, or equivalent) to identify vulnerabilities and configuration weaknesses.
• Review scan results and work with the Consulting and Security Operations teams to prioritise and coordinate remediation activities.
• Provide technical guidance to consultants and engineers on patch management, configuration hardening, and security control implementation.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge spanning various technologies and being able to use these skills to troubleshoot and deliver five star solutions that keep our clients happy is a must!
Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.
razorblue requirements:
We know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply.
Qualifications

• Must hold Full UK Driving Licence
• At least one relevant IASME recognised qualification

• CREST Registered Tester (CRT)
• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
• CHECK Team Member / Team Leader
• Relevant infrastructure qualifications

Experience

• Microsoft Stack experience including Microsoft 365 experience
• Windows Server installation & configuration
• Virtualisation
• Vulnerability Scanning tools such as Qualys
• Cloud Platforms - Experience with private & public cloud such as AWS & Azure
• Security - Experience with MDM, MFA, Email filtering, Next generation firewalls & Anti-Virus solutions, SIEM Solutions such as Sentinel

Skills

• An ability to work independently and perform their own research
• Ability to work under pressure
• Creative problem solving
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Extreme professionalism and personal presentation
• Strong communication, and relationship-building skills
• People centric approach & service
• Excellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issues

Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.
razorblue gives:
Working for an IT partner isn't for the faint hearted, it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.
If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector. Our learning and development opportunities, combined with our team's drive for growth, result in a high volume of promotions granted year after year.
We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven't made the decision to go fully remote... For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.
Our other benefits include:

• Base salary of 55,000 - 70,000 per annum depending on skills and knowledge
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working to suit your work life fit
• 25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase 10 more
• Your birthday off (Obviously!)
• 2000 Referral Scheme Bonus - if you know any other techies that want to join us
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption + Baby bonus (Family is important to us)
• Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset
• Two paid charity volunteering days per year
• Discounted Broadband (Necessity)
• Life insurance
• Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health
• Quarterly team social fund
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys
• Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.
Agencies/Recruiters Please Note:
To maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Razorblue does not accept unsolicited speculative CVs.
We take no liability for fees or commissions if hiring someone who applied directly or was sourced through other means. Any emailed disclaimers indicating otherwise will not supersede this policy. Candidates must be submitted only in response to specific requisitions from our talent acquisition team.
Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. Rest assured; we'll reach out if we ever need assistance from agencies. Thanks for understanding!

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