Security Architect

Security Architect

Posted Today by Stott and May

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Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Summary: The Security Architect role is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Glasgow, focusing on designing and delivering secure systems for a global organization. The position involves enhancing security measures, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing best practices across various projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information and cloud security, particularly with Azure and Microsoft 365. This role offers a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement robust security architectures for infrastructure, networks, and applications.
  • Assess and mitigate risks across projects, aligning with enterprise security strategies.
  • Define and enforce security standards, frameworks, and controls.
  • Lead on governance, compliance, and incident response activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of delivery.
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to continuously improve our defences.

Key Skills:

  • Strong background in information and cloud security, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, DLP, IAM, EDR, WAF, and SASE tools.
  • Solid understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and the Well-Architected Framework.
  • Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF (preferred).
  • Excellent communicator who can translate complex security concepts for both technical and business audiences.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Security Architect - 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Glasgow (Hybrid)

We're looking for an experienced Security Architect to design and deliver secure systems and solutions across a global organisation. You'll play a key role in strengthening our security posture, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements, and embedding best practice across projects and platforms.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement robust security architectures for infrastructure, networks, and applications.
  • Assess and mitigate risks across projects, aligning with enterprise security strategies.
  • Define and enforce security standards, frameworks, and controls.
  • Lead on governance, compliance, and incident response activities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of delivery.
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to continuously improve our defences.

About You
  • Strong background in information and cloud security, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM, DLP, IAM, EDR, WAF, and SASE tools.
  • Solid understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and the Well-Architected Framework.
  • Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF (preferred).
  • Excellent communicator who can translate complex security concepts for both technical and business audiences.
Why Join Us
You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth. Expect hybrid working, access to world-class development programmes, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a global setting.

IF you are interested please email your CV to (see below) for immediate consideration

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