Summary: The Cyber Security Architect role involves recommending security controls and solutions to meet business requirements, assessing risks associated with system changes, and providing specialist security advice. The position requires maintaining a comprehensive view of security architecture across various technology environments and establishing governance standards. The role is based on an initial 6-month contract with a hybrid working arrangement, requiring two days per week on-site. The position is classified as inside IR35 due to the use of an umbrella company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recommending security controls and solutions to meet business requirements.
• Assessing risks associated with proposed system changes and recommending security-related controls and technologies.
• Providing specialist security advice and recommending approaches.
• Acting as a consultative function to ensure all solution designs adhere to standards and baselines.
• Maintaining a view of the security architecture across application, information, and operational technology environments.
• Establishing standards for security architecture and providing governance across all technology platforms.

Key Skills:

• Background in IT infrastructure and systems design/operations with knowledge of IT Security activities.
• Experience with cyber security infrastructure technologies, including implementation and configuration.
• Familiarity with security best practices (e.g., ISO27001 or NIST 800-53) and relevant security legislation.
• Experience working with internal and external service providers in regulated environments.
• IT Security Architecture experience including TOGAF and/or SABSA.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent).

Salary (Rate): £88.41

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT