Job Description
Starting Salary from: £61,220 to £75,762 + 4K IT allowance per year (subject to review)
Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service (SCTS) a great place to work, learn and develop
Joining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and OPG. Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.
Outline of the role
You will perform a key strategic role, working closely with senior managers to protect SCTS digital systems and data. You will take a proactive role in supporting the effective design, implementation and performance of security controls. You will have close working links with architects, security specialists, developers, engineers, security operations, risk and assurance colleagues as well as business managers, setting security standards and owning technical assessment processes and outcomes
What we are looking for:
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading cyber security architecture across SCTS, setting standards and technical requirements
• Designing and embedding security controls, threat modelling and assessment processes
• Acting as the technical lead for cyber security risk identification and assurance
• Influencing secure design across major change and digital programmes
• Owning cyber security requirements for third‑party and supply‑chain assurance
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, architects and security specialists
What we’re looking for:
• Senior experience in cyber / security architecture at enterprise level
• Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications and cloud security
• Ability to translate complex risk and security concepts for senior leaders
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, SC‑100 or equivalent)
• Eligibility to obtain Secure Check clearance
Our benefits include:
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance
• A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
• A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
• Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
• Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Learning and development (including digital) opportunities
About SCTS
SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.
To apply please visit our website.
The closing date for the post is: Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Interviews will be held from week beginning 11 May 2026.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.
Civil Service Code:
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
Recruitment Principles:
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Complaints:
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service (SCTS) a great place to work, learn and develop
Joining SCTS means that you are joining an organisation that plays a key role in the administration of justice. We fulfil our purpose by providing the people, buildings and services needed to support the judiciary, the courts, devolved tribunals and OPG. Our work focuses on improving access to justice, reducing delay and cost within the justice system, modernising our services in line with reform, and using leading technology to improve our services for everyone.
Outline of the role
You will perform a key strategic role, working closely with senior managers to protect SCTS digital systems and data. You will take a proactive role in supporting the effective design, implementation and performance of security controls. You will have close working links with architects, security specialists, developers, engineers, security operations, risk and assurance colleagues as well as business managers, setting security standards and owning technical assessment processes and outcomes
What we are looking for:
What you’ll be doing:
• Leading cyber security architecture across SCTS, setting standards and technical requirements
• Designing and embedding security controls, threat modelling and assessment processes
• Acting as the technical lead for cyber security risk identification and assurance
• Influencing secure design across major change and digital programmes
• Owning cyber security requirements for third‑party and supply‑chain assurance
• Working closely with senior stakeholders, architects and security specialists
What we’re looking for:
• Senior experience in cyber / security architecture at enterprise level
• Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications and cloud security
• Ability to translate complex risk and security concepts for senior leaders
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. CISSP, CISSP‑ISSAP, SC‑100 or equivalent)
• Eligibility to obtain Secure Check clearance
Our benefits include:
• Flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
• Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
• Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance
• A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
• A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
• Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
• Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
• Learning and development (including digital) opportunities
About SCTS
SCTS is committed to equality and diversity in employment and service delivery. The work of SCTS covers a broader range of issues than you may think. In providing support to Scotland’s courts, devolved tribunals and the OPG, we touch the lives of many people on a daily basis – be that through formal court or tribunal business, fulfilling your civic duty as a juror, paying fees or fines, seeking help in managing the affairs of an incapable adult or dealing with the estate of a loved one who has passed away. SCTS deals with over a quarter of a million cases and applications each year. Behind each one of these is an individual – looking to the system to help them assert their rights, address wrongs or provide support in a time of need. It is this work – which takes place every day in our courts, tribunals and administrative centres across Scotland – that consumes most of the time, energy and skill of our staff. We take pride in working as one team and providing high levels of service to all those who use the courts, tribunals and OPG.
To apply please visit our website.
The closing date for the post is: Wednesday 29 April 2026.
Interviews will be held from week beginning 11 May 2026.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is exempt from the protections of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This permits us to ask applicants details of both spent and unspent convictions, along with details of any formal cautions that you may have. Individuals without existing security clearance will always be considered as all successful applicants will require a standard level Disclosure check completed before employment can commence.
Civil Service Code:
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
Recruitment Principles:
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
Complaints:
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service by email at: [email protected] If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
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