Lead Security Architect, Digital Architecture and Design

Scottish Development International

. Lead security architecture design for nationally significant digital platforms and services .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeGlasgow • United KingdomSenior💰 £80,172 - £92,533 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security architecture design, aligning security solutions with operational requirements, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts and influence stakeholders while maintaining security standards and governance.

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Security Architecture DesignDevSecOpsCloud EngineeringTechnical Design AuthorityBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

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Hard Skills

Security StandardsQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementAutomationSecurity ToolingComplex Technology LandscapesArchitectural Design DecisionsGovernance ActivitiesPerformance AssessmentsHuman Resource Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationNegotiationDecision MakingInfluencing StakeholdersAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

Industry Keywords

Digital PlatformsCyber ThreatsSecure-By-DesignCross-Government TeamsService Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead security architecture design for nationally significant digital platforms and services
Communicate and justify key security architecture design decisions
Own and communicate the security architecture vision, principles, and strategy
Maintain security standards and baselines across programmes
Influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams on security architecture decisions
Interpret complex security requirements and balance risk, usability, and delivery needs
Lead quality assurance activities and act as the escalation point for security architecture matters
Align security solutions with operational security requirements and support responses to cyber threats
Support secure-by-design delivery, including DevSecOps, security tooling, and automation
Collaborate across the Digital Directorate to build security capability and support adoption of common platforms
Contribute to governance and assurance activities, including Technical Design Authority, Security and Privacy Design Authority, and service assessments
Provide leadership and, when required, line management support for Security Architects and Analysts
Work with Cloud Engineering, Application Development, and Component Based Service Delivery Teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to understand complex technology landscapes
Ability to collaborate with third-party suppliers, internal teams, and cross-government teams across multiple projects
Ability to deliver outcomes aligned with business and technical requirements
Ability to balance conflicting requirements and interests
Ability to negotiate consensus and justify architectural design decisions
Experience managing human resource activities, including interviewing, selection/hiring, and performance assessments
Ability to work unsupervised in a dynamic environment with fluid priorities and high levels of uncertainty
Technical architect skills aligned to the Lead Technical Architect role within the Architecture Job Family
Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture (Level 4) and Making Effective Decisions (Level 4)
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
Candidates must satisfy UK Civil Service Nationality Rules and right-to-work checks
CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid working
35-hour working week
Strong pension provision
£4,000.00 annual GDD pay supplement, paid monthly
Flexible working options, including Flexi-leave
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Employee benefits
Recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them
Professional frameworks, skills, and development routes through the Government Digital and Data Profession
Healthy work-life balance