IT Security Architect - Contract

Head Resourcing

  • Glasgow
  • £550-600 per day
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
IT Security ArchitectContract - through until end March 2026GlasgowPublic SectorUp to £600 per day Inside IR35 / via Umbrella CompanyOur Glasgow-based Public Sector Client seeks an experienced IT Security Architect to join their team in Glasgow. Working as part of a larger team & now reporting to the Head of Architecture, the successful candidate will take on an interesting, blended role, supporting some current Cyber projects & initiatives but also helping to look at future strategy, plans & ideas.An initial Contract through until the end of March 2026, our Client is seeking candidate who are available now/at short notice and ideally locally based (with the ability to work in Glasgow each week). To be successful, backgrounds & skill-sets should include: * Previous & proven experience working as an IT Security Architect within other Scottish Public Sector organisations (or similar)
  • Solid foundations in IT Security with broad knowledge & experience across industry leading Security/Cyber Certifications (CISSP, SSCP, CompTIA Security+ etc), Frameworks, Tooling & Ways of Working etc
  • The ability to work tactically, supporting several projects in a hands on capacity, but also look at the bigger picture, supporting longer-term strategic decisions & plans
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security tooling (Purview, Defender, Sentinel etc) and broad knowledge of The Cloud
  • As always, strong communication & Stakeholder Management skills will be essential
If the above details appeal to you, PLEASE APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV. We're seeking candidates who are (ideally) based locally, happy to work in the Glasgow Office and available to start at short notice.Head Resourcing is committed to being an inclusive business where diversity is valued and celebrated. Diversity to us, includes but is not limited to: educational background, socio-economic background, neurodiversity, age, marriage and civil partnership status, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, race and ethnicity. As such we welcome enquiries and applications from everyone. We will be happy discuss with you any workplace adjustments you need in order to be at your best during the recruitment process.

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