Sword Group

A leading technology consultancy in Glasgow is seeking an OT Engineer to support operational technology cyber security activities. The candidate will work in various environments assessing OT systems, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal applicants should have hands-on experience with control systems, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits including personalized career development and flexibility are offered.

A leading technology provider in Aberdeen City is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to deliver critical national infrastructure. The role involves leading projects from design through implementation, troubleshooting complex network issues, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have CCNP certification and extensive knowledge of network security principles. The position offers a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and personalized career development opportunities.

About the role: Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We're looking for a Network Engineer with technical expertise and a passion for solving complex problems. You'll play a pivotal role in our Managed Services team, supporting critical infrastructure and troubleshooting of network and security solutions. This is a hands on role for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, brings a methodical approach to problem solving, and is confident working across a wide range of technologies. Here's what the role looks like: Provide support to clients for technical incidents Diagnose and resolve network and security related issues Manage change control and risk assessments across managed service environments Implement infrastructure changes and upgrades with precision and minimal disruption Maintain and improve technical documentation, policies, and procedures Manage vendor escalations and technical case handling Perform regular maintenance and patching of network and security systems Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge What We're Looking For: Proven experience in network engineering roles Understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, and monitoring tools Logical and methodical approach to troubleshooting and implementation Excellent communication and documentation skills Ability to lead by example and mentor others Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high quality service Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: Key Skills & Experience: Experience in a similar role, or field based CCNA Certification is desirable A valid driving license is essential, as travel may be required Experience troubleshooting enterprise networks and associated technologies Understanding of Wide Area Networking technologies and routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP Proficiency with tools like Wireshark and other network troubleshooting utilities Essential Technical Expertise: Experience administering and troubleshooting the following technologies and platforms: Cisco Routing & Switching Cisco Wireless Meraki Routing & Switching Meraki Wireless Beneficial Experience (Not Essential): Cisco Meraki Technologies, including Wireless, Switching, Security (MX), and SD WAN Firewall administration (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, Fortinet) Cisco SD WAN, including vManage, vSmart, and vEdge components, with experience in deployment, administration, and troubleshooting Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Catalyst Center Voice infrastructure (Cisco CUCM, MS Teams, WebEx) At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to aCompetitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role We are seeking an experienced senior Applications Consultant to provide expert advice and hands on support for the discovery, design, implementation, and optimisation of critical IT Applications within the Energy sector. The role involves working closely with our customers to understand their operational needs and deliver tailored solutions that enhance performance and reliability, making a true difference. As the Applications Consultant you will Assess applications architecture, strategy and build roadmap Create an application landscape and an application transitional road map Be able to identify critical applications and make necessary priority Support system implementation, configuration, and integration projects Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with security and operational standards Deliver training and knowledge transfer to client teams Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives & best practice development Qualifications Knowledge and full understanding of a wide range of applications attributable across all areas of O&G, including konfade but not limited to: Operations, Production & Maintenance, Engineering, HSEQ, subsea/wells, metering and cost control/management applications ್ನ ಟಕ ಲ್ಯobacteric 0 101 Understand deployment and infrastructure models Previous roles as applications lead or applications portfolio helicopterer manager Understand different applications delivery models Experience with software vendors management Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, integration technologies, and system architecture Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a client focused approach Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills Benefits Personalised dessevelopment: We create a developmental plan customized to your goals and prospects, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however we are keen to discuss your individual preferences and make it work when we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process and more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Digital Workplace Business Analyst based in Aberdeen City, UK. You will bridge the gap between business users and technical teams, facilitating the use of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint. The ideal candidate will possess strong business analysis and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in digital or technology projects. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including personalized career development and flexible working arrangements.

A leading technology solutions provider in Scotland is seeking an Application Engineer (SCADA) to support applications within the energy and renewables sector. Ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers, this role involves daily support of operational systems and collaboration with various teams. Responsibilities include software maintenance, monitoring application performance, and contributing to system improvements. The position offers personalized career development and a flexible working environment, fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the Role As a Digital Workplace Business Analyst, you will work closely with our clients to understand how they collaborate, manage information, and use Microsoft 365 day to day. You will act as the bridge between business users and technical delivery teams, ensuring requirements are clearly understood, prioritised, and translated into practical SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions. You will be embedded in the business, spending time with stakeholders to understand processes, pain points, and opportunities for improvement. From shaping requirements and supporting data migration activities, to helping drive adoption of new ways of working, this role is central to ensuring digital workplace solutions genuinely meet user needs. This is a hands-on, people-focused role for someone who enjoys being close to the business, working through complexity, and helping organisations get real value from their digital platforms. As a Digital Workplace Business Analyst, you will: Engage with business stakeholders to understand collaboration, document management, and information needs. Elicit, document, and manage functional and non-functional requirements for SharePoint and Microsoft 365 solutions. Work closely with architects and technical teams to translate business requirements into deliverable solutions. Support data preparation, cleansing, and migration activities into SharePoint Online. Help define information structures, metadata, and document standards from a user and business perspective. Support user acceptance testing, validating that solutions meet agreed requirements. Assist with change and adoption activities, including user guidance, communications, and training support. Act as a key point of contact for business users throughout delivery, ensuring alignment and managing expectations. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve user experience. We're looking for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and turning complex needs into clear, actionable requirements. You don't need to be a technical architect, but you should be comfortable working alongside technical teams and understanding how SharePoint and Microsoft 365 are used in practice. You'll bring many of the following Experience working as a Business Analyst, Product Owner, or similar role in digital or technology-enabled projects. Exposure to SharePoint and/or Microsoft 365 in a business or delivery environment. Strong requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Confidence working with both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience supporting data, reporting, or system implementation projects. A practical, problem-solving mindset with a focus on user needs and outcomes. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A leading business technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager. The role emphasizes managing a portfolio of IT projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while leading technical teams and facilitating complex transformations focused on networking solutions. Candidates can expect a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, flexible working, and personalized career development to enhance their professional growth.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the role: The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering overall project objectives and specific team deliverables, by the planning of project activities and executing assigned tasks/work within the expected quality standards, to ensure the project is a success. This role can be hybrid split between home and on-site. Ideally based in or a commutable distance of Aberdeen. Here's what the role looks like: Manage a portfolio of projects ranging in size and complexity, and ensuring projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget. Develop and manage detailed project schedule and work plans. Assemble, plan, and lead technical teams to deliver the project objectives. Track project progress and costs, and proactively manage any changes via a controlled Change management process. Create and maintain project documentation to track actions, risks, and issues. Provide project reporting, both internal and external. Planning and managing service changes and service go-lives. Conducting regular reviews during project and service transition with customers and key stakeholders / senior management. Here are the key skills and experience relevant to this role: You'll be an experienced IT Project Manager with exposure to the delivery of a range of IT projects. You'll work alongside a highly experienced technical delivery team. You'll support clients and colleagues alike through the delivery of complex and technically challenging transformation programmes with a primary focus on networking solutions and systems integration. You'll be given the opportunity to work on projects that will allow you to keep your skillset at the forefront of developments in both technology and PM methodology. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Financeectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the Role As the Application Engineer (SCADA), you will support and help maintain a portfolio of applications used within the energy and renewables sector, working alongside experienced engineers, internal teams, and external vendors to ensure systems are reliable and fit for purpose. You'll be involved in the day-to-day support of live operational systems, while developing your technical skills across real-time data, integrations, and application improvements in a supportive environment. This role would suit a recent graduate or early-career engineer who has gained some hands-on experience through a first role, placement, or graduate programme and is looking to build a long-term career working with SCADA and energy-focused applications. Responsibilities Supporting a portfolio of applications used within energy and renewables environments Assisting with the support and maintenance of real-time asset information systems (primarily PI) Working with vendors to support issue resolution, upgrades, and system improvements Helping to monitor application performance, data flows, and system reliability Supporting application interoperability and integrations across multiple systems Producing and maintaining reports and supporting operational data needs Collaborating with colleagues across technical and non-technical teams Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and learning new technologies as part of the role Qualifications Some experience or exposure to application support, systems support, or a related technical role Exposure to PI systems (e.g. through a first role, placement, or graduate programme) Basic knowledge of databases such as SQL and/or Oracle An interest in how applications integrate, share data, and support operational systems Exposure to Bazefield or similar energy / operational systems would be beneficial, but is not required and can be learned in role Comfortable working with vendors and stakeholders in a professional environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills A proactive approach and willingness to learn Familiarity with Agile or DevOps ways of working is beneficial Benefits Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A leading provider of business technology solutions is seeking a Network Engineer to support critical infrastructure and troubleshoot network and security solutions. The role involves managing change control, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring optimal performance of network systems. Ideal candidates will have a proven background in network engineering, knowledge of security protocols, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

A leading technology solutions provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Applications Consultant to enhance critical IT Applications within the Energy sector. This role involves providing expert advice, supporting implementation projects, and optimizing application performance. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of various energy applications, strong analytical skills, and effective stakeholder engagement capabilities. The company offers a fantastic benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the Role: As a SharePoint Data & Information Management Administrator, you will play a key hands on role in how our client structures, governs, and manages digital information across the organisation. You will be responsible for the day to day administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of SharePoint and related Microsoft 365 services, ensuring information is accessible, secure, compliant, and easy to use. You will work closely with business teams, information management specialists, and technical stakeholders to configure SharePoint environments that support collaboration, document control, and data governance. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with content, metadata, and users - taking ownership of how information is organised and maintained in practice. This is a delivery focused role, suited to someone who likes turning standards and requirements into well structured, usable digital solutions. Responsibilities Administer and maintain SharePoint Online environments, including site collections, libraries, lists, workflows, and permissions. Design and implement metadata models, taxonomies, and content types to improve classification, searchability, and control. Develop, apply, and maintain governance rules covering document lifecycle, permissions, retention, archiving, and disposal. Work with business teams to deliver practical SharePoint solutions that support collaboration and effective knowledge sharing. Support data integrity, security, and accessibility across structured and unstructured information repositories. Provide user guidance, training, and support on SharePoint features, document management standards, and best practice. Carry out audits, monitoring, and routine checks to ensure ongoing compliance and system reliability. Support enterprise search optimisation through effective metadata tagging and content indexing. Assist with integrations between SharePoint, Microsoft 365 tools, and reporting platforms such as Power BI. Contribute to digital transformation and automation initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. We're looking for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of information, systems, and people - and who takes pride in creating well governed, usable digital environments. Qualifications Hands on experience administering SharePoint Online and working within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Practical knowledge of information architecture, metadata design, taxonomies, and document control. Experience managing data and document lifecycle processes, including classification, retention, and archiving. Familiarity with data or reporting tools such as SQL, PowerShell, Excel, or Power BI. Understanding of information governance principles and standards (e.g. ISO aligned information management). Confident communication skills, with the ability to work closely with business users and technical teams. A practical, detail oriented mindset and a willingness to take ownership of day to day delivery. Benefits At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A leading business technology provider in Aberdeen seeks a SharePoint Data & Information Management Administrator. This role focuses on administering SharePoint environments, improving data governance, and supporting business teams in collaboration. Ideal candidates should have hands-on experience with SharePoint Online, strong communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to managing digital information. Competitive salary and a robust benefits package offered, including personalized career development and flexible working arrangements.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. About the Role: As a SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing, shaping, and governing modern digital workplace platforms for our clients. You will take ownership of the technical architecture of SharePoint Online and the wider Microsoft 365 ecosystem, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned to long-term business needs. You will act as a trusted technical authority, working closely with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and wider Sword specialists to translate business requirements into robust architectural solutions. While this role is client-facing and collaborative, its primary focus is on solution design, governance, and architectural decision-making, rather than day-to-day administration. This is a role for someone who enjoys setting direction, solving complex platform challenges, and influencing how organisations use Microsoft 365 at scale. You will help clients modernise collaboration, improve information management, and establish strong foundations for future digital transformation. As the SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect, you will: Design and own SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 architecture to support enterprise collaboration, content management, and workflow automation. Define and implement governance frameworks covering permissions, information architecture, data classification, retention, and compliance. Lead the technical design of migrations from legacy platforms into SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365. Provide architectural oversight for integrations across SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and related services. Act as a technical authority, advising stakeholders on best practice, platform capabilities, and design decisions. Work alongside delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented in line with agreed architecture and standards. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure solutions. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies. Monitor platform usage, performance, and technical health, identifying opportunities for optimisation and improvement. Stay current with Microsoft roadmap updates and emerging technologies to guide innovation and future planning. We're looking for an experienced Microsoft 365 professional who enjoys working at an architectural level and influencing how organisations design and govern their digital workplace platforms. You'll bring many of the following: Proven experience architecting SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 environments in complex or enterprise settings. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and Power Platform. Experience designing information architecture, governance models, and security frameworks. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and M365 security and compliance capabilities. Confidence working in client-facing environments, providing technical leadership and guidance. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes, an employee assistance programme, discounted cash plan and more . At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A leading technology solutions provider in Aberdeen is looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to oversee the implementation of their cyber security strategy. Responsibilities include managing security operations, vulnerability management, and developing security policies. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Microsoft security technologies and relevant certifications. This role offers a competitive salary along with personalized career development and a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We are excited to announce that we are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to join the security team. Reporting directly to the CISO, and working directly with the IT Team, you will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Sword's cyber security strategy and program. Key Responsibilities The Information Security Manager is primarily a technical role and will be required to operate with high levels of autonomy, effectively translating business objectives and risk management strategies into specific IT security processes enabled by security technologies and services. Security Operations - Implement and oversee the day to day running of security including M365 Security (Sentinel, Defender, Conditional Access) and Azure security protocols Vulnerability Management - Proactive and risk-based vulnerability management including attack surface management, system hardening, and cloud security posture management Service Management - Ability to deliver security as a cohesive service through a combination of internal resources and external service providers Incident Response - Oversee security incident management and drive enhancements to risk mitigation strategies through ongoing assessments Security Culture - Drive improvements in the internal security culture through ongoing awareness, training, simulated phishing campaigns, and security champion's network Security Governance - Develop and refine security policies, frameworks, and procedures, maintaining alignment and accreditation ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus Risk Management - Support security risk assessments across vendors, projects, and internal teams, identifying areas of concern and driving remediation efforts Regulatory & Client Requirements - Ensure Sword remains technically compliant with relevant legal, client, and regulatory obligations, keeping pace with evolving security landscapes Third-Party & Supply Chain Security - Assess and manage technical security risks related to suppliers and partners, ensuring robust security measures are maintained Continuous Improvement - Deliver the security program through a series of continuous and incremental improvements This is a challenging and rewarding role that offers the opportunity to work with a talented team and help our clients as they continue their Digital Transformation journey. If you have a passion for technology and enjoy leading and mentoring technical teams, we encourage you to apply for this role. Requirements Microsoft security architecture and technologies including EDR, Firewalls, SIEM, Microsoft Purview (including Data Labels, Protection, and DLP), IAM, and Email Security Managing IT security infrastructure e.g., firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPSs), web application firewalls (WAFs), endpoint protection, SIEM, vulnerability management, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Email Security, Identity and Access Management Cyber Security Frameworks (NIST), regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Network Information Systems (NIS2), and industry standards such as ISO 27001 Experience designing the IT security requirements related to the deployment of applications and infrastructure Running security awareness campaigns including regular business updates, simulated phishing campaigns, and security training Significant experience in a similar role preferably in an international organisation including working with a range of IT and IT security specialist suppliers Qualifications and Personal Skills Major industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, etc. Certification in relevant Microsoft security technologies Take ownership and accountability with a positive can do attitude including an ability to self-manage tasks and activities to consistently deliver results Dedicated and proactive learner who keeps up to date with security trends and is continuously improving and refining skills Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills - able to influence operational effectiveness across an organisation to achieve results At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth. Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can't promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can. A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

A leading technology solutions firm seeks a SharePoint / Microsoft 365 Architect in Scotland. In this role, you will design and govern modern workplace platforms for clients, focusing on architecture, governance, and solution design. Ideal candidates have proven experience with Microsoft 365 environments, strong understanding of its services, and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package, while promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.