Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

ICT & Cyber Security Architect

myjobscotland
Larbert
6 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

IT Security and Governance Manager

IT Information Security Manager

ICT Support Technician

Deputy ICT Manager

Technical Support Officer

Business Systems Manager

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ICT & Cybersecurity Architect within the Technology and Infrastructure team, based in the Foundry, Falkirk.

As an ICT and Cybersecurity Architect at Falkirk Council, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape for our clients. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust ICT architectures and cybersecurity solutions to protect sensitive data and ensure the optimal performance of IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

ICT Architecture Design:Collaborate with services to assess their ICT needs and design scalable and efficient ICT architectures tailored to their requirements.Cybersecurity Planning:Contribute to comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps to safeguard digital assets and mitigate risks.Network Security:Design, implement, and maintain network security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols.Cloud Integration:Evaluate and recommend cloud-based solutions while ensuring they meet security and compliance standards.Security Auditing:Conduct regular security assessments and audits, identifying vulnerabilities and implementing corrective measures.Team Collaboration:Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and cybersecurity experts, to ensure seamless implementation of architectural plans.Stay Informed:Keep up-to-date with emerging ICT and cybersecurity trends and technologies to recommend innovative solutions.

You should ideally be educated to a degree level, with extensive IT experience. You will have highly developed communication skills and experience in customer and supplier management.

For Further Information, please contact Andrew Hulett on .

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Cyber Security Hiring Trends 2026: What to Watch Out For (For Job Seekers & Recruiters)

As we move into 2026, the cyber security jobs market in the UK is changing fast. Attackers are scaling up with automation & AI, cloud estates are more complex, & regulators are tightening expectations around resilience & data protection. At the same time, budgets are under pressure & some organisations are consolidating their tech teams. Despite all this, demand for cyber security skills remains strong. Skilled defenders, engineers & leaders are still hard to find, & the stakes are only getting higher. Whether you are a cyber security job seeker planning your next move, or a recruiter building security teams, understanding the key cyber security hiring trends for 2026 will help you make better decisions.

Cyber Security Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Must Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK cyber security hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise incident readiness, cloud & identity security, detection engineering, governance/risk/compliance (GRC), measurable MTTR/coverage gains & secure‑by‑default engineering. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews, & how to prepare—especially for SOC analysts, detection engineers, blue/purple teamers, penetration testers, cloud security engineers, DFIR, AppSec, GRC & security architecture. Who this is for: SOC & detection engineers, security operations leads, DFIR analysts, penetration testers/red teamers, purple teamers, AppSec/DevSecOps engineers, security architects, cloud security engineers, identity/IAM engineers, vulnerability managers, GRC/compliance specialists, product security & security programme managers targeting roles in the UK.

Why Cyber Security Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Cyber security used to be viewed primarily as a technical discipline: firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, penetration testing. In the UK today, it’s far broader. Organisations now face complex legal frameworks, ethical dilemmas, human-behaviour risks, communication challenges & usability hurdles. This shift means cyber security careers are becoming more multidisciplinary. From protecting NHS patient records to defending financial services, securing supply chains & safeguarding national infrastructure, cyber security now touches every sector. Employers increasingly want professionals who understand law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design alongside traditional technical skills. In this article, we’ll explore why UK cyber security careers are expanding in this way, how these five disciplines shape the profession, and what job-seekers & employers need to know to thrive in this new landscape.