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Lead Security Architect

Henderson Scott • H M Naval Base, Portsmouth

Salary

£44k – £75k

Posted

17 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Henderson Scott is hiring a Lead Security Architect in H M Naval Base, a full-time it role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £44k – £75k. Henderson Scott holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Salary: £43,500 - 74,500 per year Requirements: Active MOD SC clearance and sole UK nationality are required for consideration. 5 years of experience in Cyber Security. Proven experience in multi-cloud and edge architecture. Defence experience and familiarity with UK guidance. CISSP certification or equivalent. TOGAF certification. Adaptability and a pragmatic, positive attitude towards security as a business enabler. Responsibilities: Own the security architecture and integration roadmap for A…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Henderson Scott — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £44k – £75k
How this salary compares: about 30% above the £57,136 median across 1,282 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: H M Naval Base, Portsmouth · Full-time
Posted: 17 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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IT and technology roles are one of the most consistently sponsored categories in the UK. Software engineers, data scientists, cloud architects, DevOps specialists, and cybersecurity professionals are in demand across finance, retail, the public sector, and specialist tech firms. Many large IT employers maintain established sponsorship processes through their HR and talent teams.