- Pay
- £76–94k
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland, GB · GB
- Level
- Mid
Join a enterprise Cybersecurity company as a Information Security Architect in Edinburgh.
Cyber threats against large organisations have got more sophisticated, not less, and the businesses that survive them are the ones with proper architecture behind their defences rather than a patchwork of fixes.
This enterprise-scale Cybersecurity business has built its reputation on exactly that kind of rigour.
They need an Information Security Architect who can design security into systems from the ground up, not bolt it on afterwards.
Here's what you'll be doing: Design and own security architecture frameworks across large, complex systems Assess new projects and infrastructure changes for security risk before they go live Define standards for identity, access control, encryption and network segmentation Work with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles into their builds Produce architecture documentation and risk assessments for senior stakeholders Keep the organisation's security posture aligned with evolving threats and regulatory requirements Here are the skills you'll need: Several years' experience in security architecture within a large, complex organisation Strong grasp of frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, NIST or ISO 27001 Hands-on knowledge of cloud security, network architecture and identity management Confidence presenting technical risk in plain terms to non-technical leadership Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM or similar) are expected at this level The judgement to balance security requirements against commercial reality Key perks and benefits: £75,500 to £94,000, depending on experience Hybrid working based from Edinburgh, with flexibility on office days Private medical and dental insurance for you and your family Enhanced pension scheme and performance-based bonuses A comprehensive benefits package and structured career development within an established industry leader Why pursue a career in Cybersecurity?
Demand for skilled security professionals keeps climbing, and it shows no sign of slowing.
Edinburgh has become a genuine hub for financial services and technology firms that need exactly this kind of expertise, which makes it a strong base for anyone serious about their Cybersecurity career.
Few fields reward sound judgement and technical depth as consistently as this one does.
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