Security Architect

Security Architect 12 months FTC br br If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below. br - potential to go permanent Salary: Up to £89,000 per annum plus great public sector benefits Location: Glasgow Working policy: Mostly remote, in office as and when required br - candidates must be based in Scotland I'm on the lookout for a Security Architect to work for a public sector organisation in Scotland. br br This is a strategic role which will see you involved with and overseeing multiple high-profile workstreams. br br The suitable candidate will be a generalist security architect with a broad understanding of cyber and information security domains and who can adapt to new areas and provide insights on security best practice across a variety of works. br br This role requires eligibility for security clearance, and does not offer sponsorship. br br This role will involve Joining a team of around 20, you'll be coming up with designs and providing overarching strategic architectural insights to the TDA. br br Creating, reviewing and advising on HLDs and LLDs Providing scoping and support to push forward cyber programmes Working cross-functionally with tech colleagues, partners, project/programme staff Increasing cyber maturity working alongside 3rd party suppliers to do so Maintaining and communicating the organisation's security architecture Providing security architecture expertise on a variety of projects Assisting with cyber accreditation renewals Making suggestions around new security technology Managing and influencing stakeholders Working alongside architects at similar public sector institutions, sharing good practice and implementing new ideas Creating standards and documenting patterns What I'm looking for Eligibility for security clearance Experience as a security architect would be ideal, but candidates with the right senior level experience (perhaps within senior level advisory roles) looking to move up into their first architecture role will also be considered. br br Broad understanding of a wide range of security concepts or ability to adapt and learn them e.g. br br IAM, SOC, GRC, MFA Excellent stakeholder engagement and management skills Experience implementing security solutions in an architectural capacity Experience scoping multiple large programmes of work Experience completing HLDs and LLDs What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of up to £89,000 DOE, you'll also receive: > 27% pension 28 days leave plus 6 bank holidays Annual salary increases More public sector benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. br br Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. br br By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk