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Stott and May

Security Architect

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London, United kingdom

Freelance

29-10-2025

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Incident Response Cloud Security Microsoft 365 Azure

Job Specifications

Job Description

Security Architect – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Glasgow (Hybrid)

We’re looking for an experienced Security Architect to design and deliver secure systems and solutions across a global organisation. You’ll play a key role in strengthening our security posture, ensuring compliance with client and regulatory requirements, and embedding best practice across projects and platforms.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement robust security architectures for infrastructure, networks, and applications.
Assess and mitigate risks across projects, aligning with enterprise security strategies.
Define and enforce security standards, frameworks, and controls.
Lead on governance, compliance, and incident response activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into every stage of delivery.
Stay ahead of emerging threats and technologies to continuously improve our defences.

About You

Strong background in information and cloud security, particularly Azure and Microsoft 365.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, DLP, IAM, EDR, WAF, and SASE tools.
Solid understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and the Well-Architected Framework.
Relevant qualifications such as CISA, CISM, SABSA, or TOGAF (preferred).
Excellent communicator who can translate complex security concepts for both technical and business audiences.

Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values innovation, inclusion, and professional growth. Expect hybrid working, access to world-class development programmes, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a global setting.

IF you are interested please email your CV to [email protected] for immediate consideration

About the Company

In late 2009, Stott and May was founded on the belief that hiring managers should never have to make the choice between time to hire and quality of candidate. We noticed a gap in the market for a search offering that can combine the speed of contingent recruitment with a high value, high touch, insightful service more commonly found in the executive search space. A talent solution that's helpful, engaging, collaborative and stacked full of value-add. Built with the flexibility to provide our partners with a choice of best pr... Know more