Total 14 information technology job vacancies in glasgow g32 8xz

Salary - £36,585 - £41,834 plus a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period
Location - Dundee or Glasgow
Hours - 35 hours per week
Closing Date - Monday 9th December 2024 at 23:55
Reference - 94
Employment Type - Permanent

Overview
As a Security and Information Risk Advisor, you will play a key role in providing expert guidance on implementing robust cyber security measures to ensure the integrity, availability, authenticity, and confidentiality of critical information. Collaborating with the Security Risk and Assurance Manager, you will monitor compliance, conduct risk assessments, and work with Security Architects and the Chief Digital Office to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen security protocols.

If you have a solid understanding of cyber security and a passion for digital risk management, this position offers a chance to contribute to Social Security Scotland's mission, ensuring secure services for the public while advancing your career and making a community impact.

DDaT Pay Supplement
This post attracts a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review. This post is part of the Scottish Government DDaT profession. As a member of the profession you will join the professional development system, currently BCS RoleModelplus.

Main Duties
Provide advice and guidance on security strategies to manage identified risks and ensure adoption and adherence to standards.
Obtain and act on vulnerability information and conducts security risk assessments and business impact analysis on complex information systems.
Investigate major breaches of security, and recommend appropriate control improvements.
Contribute to development of information security policy, standards and guidelines.
Interpret information assurance and security policies and applies these in order to manage risks.
Provide advice and guidance to ensure adoption of and adherence to information assurance architectures, strategies, policies, standards and guidelines.
Use control testing information to support information assurance assessments.
Contribute to the development of policies, standards and guidelines.

Additional duties:
Liaison with and support of other Digital Risk and Security functions.
Management of problems and issues, resolutions, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
Collection and dissemination of relevant information and risk management advice.
Collection of feedback from customers in order to develop and enhance customer and stakeholder relationships.
Supporting the assessment of third party suppliers’ control environments.

Further Information
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.

College of Social Sciences
School of Education

Technology Education Technician
Vacancy Reference: 147510
Grade/Pay Scale: UofG Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum (pro rata)

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 572 years. Today, we are one of the world's top 100 universities and ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technology Education Technician to join the School of Education.

In this role, the successful candidate will manage and deliver high quality technical support services across the teaching laboratory and workshop space used by the School of Education, including providing specialist technical expertise in relevant technological disciplines.

The postholder will have responsibility for the organisation and day-to-day running of the laboratory, workshop and specialist facilities. This includes ensuring equipment, apparatus and consumables are available for use as required.

In addition, the postholder will be responsible for overseeing the work of the teaching support staff and practical skills laboratory sessions for MDTechEd students.

This post is offered on an open ended (permanent) basis and will be full time (35 hours per week), during term time (36 weeks) to tie in with the University term dates.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Deputy Head of Education Technology at the University of Strathclyde:

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Head of Education Technology to join Education Enhancement and manage highly motivated multidisciplinary team in delivering our Digital Learning and Teaching ecosystem (Myplace). Reporting to the Head of Education Technology, you will play a critical role in operational management, team leadership, and the development of the Myplace (Moodle) digital teaching and learning platform. This position requires expertise in education technology, learning design, and systems thinking, along with a proven track record in successful delivery of technology-based educational enhancement projects.

In this role, you will manage the Myplace support service, oversee complex digital education projects, and provide specialist advice on learning design and technology. You will also deputise for the Head of Education Technology in various committees and project meetings, ensuring effective delivery of strategic objectives and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and people management skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's strategic education priorities and enhance the digital learning experience for students and staff alike.

Education Enhancement: https://youtu.be/sNg_gVJVVw8?si=9LAquTkHWLisH5bs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This Glasgow based studio is famous for its specialising in low energy, cost effective and high quality desgins.

They have a talented team of Architects and Technologists, and boast a very enviable staff retention rate in their business.


The Role

Is for a Building Information Manager to work alongside their current team to facilitate their BIM delivery across the business.

The role with have 3 main functions:

• The look at the current Standards. Provide quality control for company standards, and create/maintain the software template files.
• Management of BIM related software and technologies. Renew existing BIM accreditation's and run an internal BIM working group.
• Support in terms of a troubleshooting service, project reviews and monitor performance of BIM standards.

Requirements

• Ability to use Navisworks / Solibri software accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrable experience in BIM Coordination and management
• Understanding of BIM standards - ISO19650
• Ideally have an understanding and demonstrable delivery of COBie data

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. The offices are modern, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by public transport.

What you get will depend on your level and what you can bring to the role, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer.

They have a very flexible working policy, where 2 days will be office based, and the remaining 3 can be from home.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
College Services

Learning Technology Advisor (3 positions)
Vacancy Ref: 151809
Salary: Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 Learning Technology Advisors to join the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS).

In these roles, the successful candidates will support the development of online courses and programmes across the College of MVLS, working closely with academics to support their use of learning technologies and update and edit course materials. Providing advice and upskilling support from a digital perspective.

These posts are full time (35 hours per week) and are fixed term for up to 3 years in the first instance. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key Scotland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen and Inverness.

Salary: up to £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As OT Cyber Assurance Auditor, you will focus on OT cyber security within the Transmission business, including broader IT elements supporting a net zero network. You will deliver risk-based cyber audits for Transmission's projects and operational assets, ensuring compliance with NIS-Regulations across security improvement programmes, strategic projects, and large-scale projects. You will interface with various business areas, including Group functions and other regulated areas, providing assurance to the Group level, Transmission Executive Committee, and Security Working Group on OT cyber security risk management. Audits typically range from 20-40 days, with ongoing support for key Transmission change programs. Your role will be instrumental in driving change where cyber risks impact the business.

This position is ideal if you have experience in OT, preferably within the electricity networks environment, and cyber security, and are looking to expand your knowledge in these areas. As OT Cyber Assurance Auditor, you will:

- Understand the Business and Impact of OT Cyber Risk - You'll build trusted relationships with the business, IT, OT, and Cyber Risk teams to gain a deep understanding of key processes, operations, and the strategic changes impacting the OT cyber risk profile.

- Balance Robust and Pragmatic Cyber Assurance and Advice - You'll use insights from your relationships across the group to support the scoping, delivery, and reporting of assurance via audit. You'll provide practical risk and assurance advice that considers business risk, impact, and current cyber security maturity.

- Prepare Reports, Communicate Results, and Agree Actions - You'll regularly report to management at all levels, prepare draft reports for review, discuss findings with management, and agree on actionable and proportionate responses with clear responsibilities and due dates.

- Ensure Actions Are Completed - You'll conduct follow-up activities to ensure agreed audit actions are completed as per the audit reports, documenting any changes clearly.

- Engage with Relevant Transmission Programmes - You'll collaborate with key Transmission cyber security programs to provide real-time assurance of these initiatives.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Demonstrable experience with OT security frameworks and best practices - IEC 62433, NIST 800-82, NIST CSF, IEC 61580.

- A good understanding of OT systems within the electricity network sector.

- Ability to carry out security risk assessment or threat modelling of system architecture.

- Experience of writing reports for a wide range of stakeholders, including senior non-technical stakeholders.

- Hold or working towards holding a cyber security certification (e.g. GICSP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP).

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About our Business

SSE's Group Risk & Audit teams are responsible for supporting the SSE Group in meeting their risk management responsibilities, ensuring that we meet our obligations under the UK Corporate Governance Code. We undertake assurance reviews right across the business to help identify any risks that may impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity, and offer appropriate recommendations to help mitigate these.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Louise on 01738 351671.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

This Glasgow based studio is famous for its specialising in low energy, cost effective and high quality desgins.

They have a talented team of Architects and Technologists, and boast a very enviable staff retention rate in their business.


The Role

Is for a Building Information Manager to work alongside their current team to facilitate their BIM delivery across the business.

The role with have 3 main functions:

• The look at the current Standards. Provide quality control for company standards, and create/maintain the software template files.
• Management of BIM related software and technologies. Renew existing BIM accreditation's and run an internal BIM working group.
• Support in terms of a troubleshooting service, project reviews and monitor performance of BIM standards.

Requirements

• Ability to use Navisworks / Solibri software accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrable experience in BIM Coordination and management
• Understanding of BIM standards - ISO19650
• Ideally have an understanding and demonstrable delivery of COBie data

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. The offices are modern, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by public transport.

What you get will depend on your level and what you can bring to the role, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer.

They have a very flexible working policy, where 2 days will be office based, and the remaining 3 can be from home.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Information Security & Compliance Officer

£33K to £45K plus LWA of £6,707 to £8,164 (only applicable in London)

Onsite/Hybrid working - London or Glasgow based

Permanent opportunity

My client are a leading Charity organisation who is seeking an experienced Information Security and Compliance Officer to join their IT team. This critical role will be responsible for maintaining information security policies and controls, conducting security reviews, and ensuring the protection of all information security assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of IT and Data Protection Officer to provide security guidance for IT and departmental projects.
• Design and implement security standards, policies, guidelines, and architectural principles to meet the organisation's cyber security goals.
• Develop and implement data loss prevention (DLP) policies, data retention, classification, and archiving processes.
• Support the Data Protection Officer with data breach incidents and subject access request tasks.
• Audit external platforms and ensure they meet the organisation's security standards.
• Be part of the Cyber Security Incident Response team and respond to security inquiries.
• Promote cyber security awareness through training and internal phishing campaigns.
• Perform security and user permissions audits, organise penetration testing, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Monitor core platforms, network infrastructure, and systems for unusual activity and insider threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree-level education.
• Certified in CISSP or CISM, or working towards certification.
• Strong understanding of IT networking, firewalls, protocols, and access management concepts.
• Broad knowledge of various IT systems, including cloud computing platforms (Microsoft 365 and Azure), with a deep understanding of associated security risks.
• Experience working with and deploying SIEM and CASB systems, intrusion detection/prevention, and Microsoft conditional access policies.
• Familiarity with information security principles and best practices (e.g., ISO27001, ISF Standards of Good Practice for Information Security).
• Understanding of and practical experience with GDPR, Freedom of Information Act, and related legislation.
• Ability to present security topics to non-technical audiences and communicate business and technical risks effectively.
• Self-motivated and proactive approach.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Your Company

Our client specialises in highly regulated and complex project delivery. They have developed a reputation for guiding every part of the design, and a proven record in delivering some of the most challenging construction projects across the UK and Europe.

From feasibility to completion, they collaborate with other disciplines, delivering flexible, sustainable buildings and spaces that work best for clients and the communities they serve. Their project experience spans various sectors including rail, pharmaceutical, custodial, healthcare, defence, education and aviation.



This is an established lobal consultancy with links into fellow group companies. They are at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technology in delivering BIM solutions. They are renowned for their ongoing staff development for career progression and collaboration with clients and teams across various exciting sectors the UK and Europe.



The Role

Is for a Senior Building Information Manager, for site-based role for one of the largest office fit outs in Europe.

This role will primarily be a site-based role, to:

• Create BIM documentation focused on delivering the BIM goals, launching projects collaboratively and driving forward the BIM agenda.
• Carry out model validation checks in terms of geometry and data, chair coordination reviews and liaise with model managers for resolutions.
• Support the deployment of field data management systems, review validity of information collected against information deliverables.
• Facilitate delivery of the federated 3D model, hosted and linked BIM data including COBie.
• Ensure that data exchange protocols are adhered to by the project team and liaise with design team manager on compliance issues.

Requirements

• Ability to use Navisworks / Solibri software accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrable experience in BIM Coordination and management
• Understanding of BIM standards - ISO19650
• Ideally have an understanding and demonstrable delivery of COBie data
• Willing and able to obtain SC clearance.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. The offices are state-of-the-art, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. Their salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

University Services
Information Services

Research Information Administrator
Vacancy Reference: 146148
Salary: UofG Grade 6, £32,332 - £36,024 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and Open Ended With Funding End Date of 31 Mar 2025. We would also consider applicants looking for Part Time arrangements.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 573 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, demonstrating that we are not only one of the best universities in the United Kingdom, but one of the best universities for the world. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

As a Research Information Administrator you will work with researchers across the University to facilitate open research. You will support compliance with research funder open access and data sharing requirements, and Research Excellence Framework exercise requirements. Furthermore, you will oversee administration of research outcomes reporting to funders to demonstrate compliance with these requirements.

Closing Date: 22 May 2024

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3 A flexible approach to working.
4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Your Company

Our client specialises in highly regulated and complex project delivery. They have developed a reputation for guiding every part of the design, and a proven record in delivering some of the most challenging construction projects across the UK and Europe.

From feasibility to completion, they collaborate with other disciplines, delivering flexible, sustainable buildings and spaces that work best for clients and the communities they serve. Their project experience spans various sectors including rail, pharmaceutical, custodial, healthcare, defence, education and aviation.

This is an established lobal consultancy with links into fellow group companies. They are at the forefront of adopting cutting-edge technology in delivering BIM solutions. They are renowned for their ongoing staff development for career progression and collaboration with clients and teams across various exciting sectors the UK and Europe.

The Role

Is for a Senior Building Information Manager, for site-based role for one of the largest office fit outs in Europe.

This role will primarily be a site-based role, to:

• Create BIM documentation focused on delivering the BIM goals, launching projects collaboratively and driving forward the BIM agenda.
• Carry out model validation checks in terms of geometry and data, chair coordination reviews and liaise with model managers for resolutions.
• Support the deployment of field data management systems, review validity of information collected against information deliverables.
• Facilitate delivery of the federated 3D model, hosted and linked BIM data including COBie.
• Ensure that data exchange protocols are adhered to by the project team and liaise with design team manager on compliance issues.

Requirements

• Ability to use Navisworks / Solibri software accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrable experience in BIM Coordination and management
• Understanding of BIM standards - ISO19650
• Ideally have an understanding and demonstrable delivery of COBie data
• Willing and able to obtain SC clearance.

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. The offices are state-of-the-art, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. Their salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.

Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

Research and Technology(R&T) Business Manager

Location: Can be based in Glasgow or Reading

Hybrid Working (Minimum 3 days at office)

Are you an inquisitive individual that has a passion for Research and Technology? Do you have an interest in Technical Business Development? Are you looking for your next challenge with the opportunity to work within a highly regarded team that will support you with your learning and development? Then look no further.

Our Opportunity:

Thales OME (Optronics and Missile Electronics) designs and builds electro-optic sighting systems, imagers and sensor systems, with many varied applications across land, maritime and air domains based across our Reading and Glasgow offices. We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Research and Technology (R&T) team as a Business Development Manager. The R&T team are proactive, engaged and enjoy working collaboratively together. The role offers an exciting and varied opportunity to help support the strategic direction of Thales OME helping to support the future development of innovative electro-optic systems.

Thales OME undertakes R&T projects to; obtain up-to-date technical knowledge, assess the technical feasibility of potential solutions and to help de-risk new products. Our R&T activities span Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1 to 6, involving; paper studies, laboratory studies, customer and internally funded projects, proof of principle concepts and prototype builds.

Thales OME is particularly interested in electro-optic sensors and imaging systems, optical system design, algorithms and machine learning applied to imaging systems and emerging technologies related to these that can influence our future products.

This role will be primarily based on-site at either Glasgow or Reading. The role involves domestic and international travel to other Thales sites, partners or customers.

Key responsibilities/tasks include:

• You will be working with the OME Technical Directorate, that has Chief Technologists across the entire OME product spectrum plus collaborating with the Chief Product Line Engineers, Product Line Design Authorities (PLDA). The role will be to look for funding opportunities to support the realisation of product line technology roadmaps.
• Liaise with Thales Research & Technology (R&T) teams across Thales, (Optronics and Missile electronics business, others) and ensure a good relationship with KTDs (Key Technology Domains).
• Explore business opportunities with the wider customer community (Government, Universities and other commercial businesses).
• Working with Sales Teams you will gain access to a wide range of key customers and be exposed to their thinking and requirements.
• Spot opportunities to win bids perhaps as part of a collaborative industry team.
• Be cognisant of the company processes and use them appropriately and efficiently.
• Represent the company on working groups and at conferences both internal and external to Thales.

About You:

• Strong technical background in research and innovation with 5 years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Physics/Electronics/Engineering or similar numerate discipline.
• Experience in the specification, design and development of Electro-Optic Sensors
• You will have prior relevant technical knowledge but be willing to adapt and learn about a wider variety of technologies that the business wants to develop.
• Good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Compiling quality presentation material and presenting clearly to customers and at conferences
• You will be a self-starter and have interest to explore existing and novel approaches to funding.
• Be a visionary seeing the big picture and identify the smaller opportunities to develop product.
• Willing to travel as and when necessary.

Desirable:

• PhD in subject related to; Electro-optics, Physics, Computer Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Vision, Robotics, Simulation, Opto-Electronics, Data Analysis, Engineering or Synthetic Data generation
• Prior experience in Technical Business Development/Sales.
• Prior experience working with Government (e.g. Dstl and/or MoD), Universities and other Defence Industries.

Security Clearance statement

This role requires SC level security clearance (Either current or ability to gain full clearance is essential). For more information and guidance, please visit the UKSV website.

What We Can Offer

We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Benefits at Thales

Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes;

•            Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm

•            Pension Scheme

•            28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)

•            Life Cover and private health cover

•            Progression and Development Opportunities

•            24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

•            Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers

•            Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.

Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.

#LI-RS1

In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.

Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.

Great journeys start here, apply now!

Salary - £43,725 - £52,353 (plus a £5000 Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period)

Location - Dundee or Glasgow

Hours - 37 hours per week

Closing Date - 7th January 2023 at 23:55

Reference - 2023-7932

Employment Type - Permanent

Overview

This is an exciting role within Digital Risk and Security where you will be instrumental in helping to drive forward the implementation of an ambitious Security Assurance programme. Working with the Head of Security Assurance, the Security Risk and Assurance Manager and team, Security Architects and colleagues across the wider Chief Digital Office, you will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate digital systems and benefit system releases.

You will also help to support the design and implementation of cyber security controls and measures for projects within Social Security Scotland. This is a high impact role which offers the successful candidate the opportunity of making a strong, significant and positive impact to those that rely on Social Security Scotland.

The Digital Risk and Security branch are responsible for developing and leading the strategic approach to managing security risk, and for developing the operational cyber security and physical and personnel security functions for Social Security Scotland.

The branch comprises two main areas; Security Operations and Security Assurance. The Security Operations teams are responsible for cyber operations, cloud security engineering, protective monitoring and engineering, and physical and personnel security. The Security Assurance teams are responsible for security risk and assurance, compliance management and security architecture.

DDaT Pay Supplement

This post attracts a £5,000 DDAT pay supplement after a 3 months DDaT competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review. This post is part of the Scottish Government DDaT profession. As a member of the profession, you will join the professional development scheme, currently BCS RoleModel plus

Main Duties

• Conduct regular security assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Perform risk assessments, provide recommendations for enhancing the security posture of our systems and infrastructure and ensure activities are consistent with applicable regulations and legislation.
• Participate in Security Project Design, Procurement and Implementation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and maintain security measures.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practice.
• Maintain the desired cyber security posture in line with our risk appetite.
• Have experience of developing an Information Security Management system within a fast-paced environment
• Be involved in developing and maintaining incident response plans, including guidelines and procedures for responding to security incidents.
• Participate in incident response activities as needed.
• Provide cybersecurity awareness training to employees to promote a culture of security and to ensure risk or service owners can make well-informed and auditable decisions.
• Collaborate with external vendors and partners to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Development of Information Security policies, procedures and guidelines, and managing compliance.
• Leading and mentoring a small number of security staff.

Further Information

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.

Join us as a Senior Data Engineer, Financial Crime Technology

• This is an opportunity for a technically minded individual to join us as a Senior Data Engineer within Financial Crime Technology
• You’ll be working with new and innovative technology to deliver high impact solutions
• Hone your existing data engineering skills and advance your career in this critical role

What you'll do

You’ll apply widely agreed data software engineering principles and methodologies to design, develop, test and maintain applications and services to achieve the stated business and technology goals within required budgets and timelines. We’ll also look to you to oversee the quality of work, making sure that it meets the technical standards for all services output.

You’ll also:

• Design and develop new reusable services and APIs for use across the bank
• Design and develop data components that are amenable for a greater automation of build, release testing and deployment process on all environments
• Drive the reuse and sharing of platform components and technologies within the software engineering teams
• Deliver data components to enable the delivery of platforms, applications and services
• Write unit and integration tests, in automated test environments to ensure code quality

The skills you'll need

You’ll need a strong background in data engineering, software design or database design and architecture, as well as extensive experience of developing in a micro-services architecture. You should also have development experience in a programming language, experience of using industry recognised frameworks and development tooling, and a background of implementing programming best practice, especially around scalability, availability and performance.

You’ll also need:

• Proven track record of solving business and technical problems using data in micro-service architecture
• Extensive experience of test-driven development alongside the use of automated test frameworks, mocking and stubbing and unit testing tools
• Knowledge of the key phases of software delivery lifecycle and established software development methodologies
• Experience of working in an environment where products must be delivered to specific timescales
• An understanding of data engineering tools including Hadoop, streamSets, MongoDB, postGresDB, REST and python
• The ability to understand and support, modify and maintain systems and code developed by other engineering teams