IT Security Architect - Contract

Head Resourcing Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consultancy seeks an experienced IT Security Architect to support Cyber projects and strategic planning in Glasgow. Contract until March 2026, offering up to £600 per day. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in public sector IT security and strong communication skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Security tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as an IT Security Architect in Public Sector.
• Broad knowledge of security certifications like CISSP, SSCP, or CompTIA Security+.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security practices.

Responsibilities

• Support Cyber projects and initiatives.
• Assist in long-term strategic planning.
• Manage stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Experience as an IT Security Architect

Knowledge of Cyber Certifications

Tactical project support

Knowledge of Microsoft Security tooling

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Overview

IT Security Architect

Contract - through until end March 2026

Glasgow

Public Sector

Up to £600 per day Inside IR35 / via Umbrella Company

Our 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.