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# Security Architect

- **Company:** Spinwell Global Limited
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Salary:** £178,620.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Linux, Identity and Access Management, Service Design, Software Vulnerability Management, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Togaf
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbd78ddffe24a43daf4eb5072bdd9130aa/eaa

## About the Role

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SECURITY ARCHITECT

 * MSc in Information Security (or equivalent)
 * Experience managing a multi-million-pound IT Security technology change and run budgets
 * Experience working in IT Security in a Public Sector Land Registration environment
 * Experience working in a highly regulated environment in a senior role (Public Sector, Financial Services)
 * TOGAF
 * Creation of Standards and Patterns
 * Hands on technical understanding of:

 * Windows
 * Linux
 * Networking
 * Firewalls
 * Network Access Control
 * Vulnerability Management
 * Web Application Firewalls
 * Privileged Access Management solutions
 * Endpoint Detection and Response solutions
 * Ability to work with the business to understand the context, and to focus on delivering value
 * Excellent collaboration, communication, and teamwork skills
 * Experience working in Agile delivery models

## Description

Spinwell is recruiting for a Security Architect for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SECURITY ARCHITECT
An experienced IT and Information Security Architect is required to translate client security priorities into practical architecture, standards and delivery plans. The role will provide technical leadership across cyber resilience, identity and access management, vulnerability reduction, cloud security and secure service design, while supporting delivery teams to build and operate secure, resilient services.


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