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Police Scotland

Enterprise Cyber Security Architect

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Scotland, United Kingdom

£ 66,496 / year

Freelance

30-01-2025

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Job Specifications

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Cyber Security Architect to support our Cyber Security Programme. You will be working across a number of projects which will vary from consolidation of technologies across our estate, increasing our cyber capability in partnership with 3rd party suppliers and providing new and enhanced security tools to work alongside our existing measures.

If you are an experienced Enterprise Cyber Security Architect seeking a new challenge, or believe you have the appropriate skillsets to become a Cyber Security Architect, why not come and join an established, high-performing and supportive team that are core to the delivery of robust cyber security within the crucial public service of policing.

As an Enterprise Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for the creation, development, maintenance and communication of the organisation’s enterprise Cyber Security Architecture. This will involve providing strategic cyber security architecture expertise, guidance and support to enable the secure delivery of the Digital Strategy technologies, the cyber security programme of work and the successful retention of national security accreditations.

This is a temporary 12-month full time contract which will require Management & Security Clearance Vetting. You will work 35 working hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

For full information on the role, responsibilities and criteria required please visit the Police Scotland career site.

BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances
- Annual salary increments
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment
- Wide range of family friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to range of staff associations
- Scottish Police Recreation Association
- Scottish Police Credit Union
- Cycle to Work Scheme

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY
Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site - Job Reference Number – 2836
Applications close at midday on the 13th February 2025

About the Company

Police Scotland was formally established on 1 April 2013 and is responsible for policing across the length and breadth of Scotland, some 28,168 square miles. Police Scotland is the second largest force in the UK after the Metropolitan Police. The Service is led by a Chief Constable and comprises police officers, police staff and special constables who are working together to deliver the best possible policing service for the people of Scotland. The Chief Constable is supported by a command team of Deputy Chief Constables... Know more

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