At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Are you ready to make a difference in safeguarding critical national infrastructure?
At Jacobs, we are seeking an experienced IT Cyber Security Architect to join our growing team of cybersecurity professionals.

This is your opportunity to work on impactful projects across industries such as rail, aviation, energy, water, central government and defence, ensuring the security of essential systems that support the UK’s critical operations.

As an IT Cyber Security Architect at Jacobs, you will play a hands-on role in designing and implementing advanced security solutions. From conducting risk assessments to setting guardrails and standards, you will provide strategic guidance and technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of security improvement projects.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders to address security risks and deliver practical, secure solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Lead security architecture initiatives across diverse projects and live services.

• Conduct security and risk assessments, and provide trusted consulting and advisory services.

• Design and implement security controls for identity, cloud, network, data, and platform services.

• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as NCSC CAF, NIST CSF, and ISO/IEC 27001.

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating complex security risks and solutions effectively.

• Proven experience in security architecture within complex or regulated environments, with familiarity in frameworks such as NCSC CAF, NIST CSF, and ISO/IEC 27001.

• Expertise in security controls design, threat modelling, and risk management.

• Strong knowledge of network security, IAM, cloud security (Azure and AWS), and secure connectivity.

• Hands-on experience producing security artefacts, conducting risk and assurance activities, and guiding others.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills. #LI-SS4

Join us at Jacobs, where we’re not just solving today’s challenges but shaping the future of cybersecurity for a connected world.

Other info

This role is subject to UK Security Vetting at SC (security check) level. Applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate security clearance process if not already cleared. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo the relevant vetting process to achieve SC/DV clearance. You can find out more about vetting here.
Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of the relevant clearance process.

This is a full time, permanent, hybrid (2-3 days/week) role based in London, with occasional business travel across the UK.
Full time employment at Jacobs is based on a 40 hour working week. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance and flexibility, and flexi-time is available.

We offer an excellent and wide range of employee benefits including comprehensive Health Cover, Life Assurance, Income Protection, holiday buy/sell scheme, and a variety of wellbeing, family, parental and fertility support offerings, along with an enhanced contribution pension scheme.

More company details and info below:

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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