MUST BE DV CLEAREDSecurity Architect (DV Cleared) - Contract Rate: £525 per day (Inside IR35, PAYE) Duration: 6 months initially, with potential extension up to 9 months Start: ASAP (subject to BPSS) Clearance: Active DV clearance required Working Pattern: Full-time onsite (secure environment) The Role We are seeking an experienced DV-cleared Security Architect to join a Joint Design Team (JDT) on a high-profile, secure government programme. Reporting to the Design Team Security Lead, you will ensure that Managed Service Provider (MSP) designs and implementations meet the required security standards. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, this role requires Full time onsite attendance. Key Responsibilities Review and assure high-level and low-level security designs Assess MSP security compliance tests and assurance activities Review security cases, risks, design decisions, and mitigations Conduct formal security assessments Maintain and administer Risk Management software (STREAM) Provide clear security advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and the client Essential Requirements Active and transferable DV clearance Recent experience working on UK government or law enforcement programmes Strong background in Security Architecture Proven experience with security assessments, audits, and compliance Comfortable operating in a highly secure, controlled environment Clearance Criteria (Summary) Candidates must: Hold DV clearance granted within the last 7 years, with 12mon