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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 .

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