Salary: £45,000 - 52,000 per year Requirements: Chartered status via UK Cyber Security Council, CISSP, or equivalent Deep technical expertise in IT infrastructure and/or software development including Salesforce Extensive experience designing and reviewing secure architectures for complex systems Strong experience in risk assessment, risk management, and intelligence-informed decision-making Proven ability to influence senior leaders and communicate complex security risks clearly Experience developing and implementing pragmatic security, privacy, and resilience approaches Experience managing strategic plans, tracking risk reduction, and adjusting delivery based on emerging risks Experience managing and negotiating third-party contracts with embedded security requirements Responsibilities: Define and lead the organisations security architecture vision, principles, and long-term strategy Design and review secure system architectures across complex projects Identify security weaknesses and recommend proportionate mitigations Advise on the security implications of emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, identity solutions) Maintain the security, privacy, and resilience risk register Lead security architecture assurance aligned with CAF and NCSC guidance Oversee penetration testing, vulnerability management, and remediation activities Ensure value for money from cyber security tools and third-party services Manage third-party contracts to ensure security requirements are embedded Act as the main point of contact for security briefings across the organisation Technologies: Architect Cloud Embedded Salesforce Security microservices More: We are a leading UK Government organisation based in Glasgow, seeking a Cyber Security Architect for an initial 6-month contract. This role is essential in ensuring our systems are secure, resilient, and aligned with national standards and best practices. Our team values inclusivity and merit-based assessment, and we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment. This position requires active SC clearance and involves working one day a week in our London office. last updated 11 week of 2026