At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape the future of secure, sustainable energy through innovative architecture.
- Company: Join ScottishPower, a leader in renewable energy and part of the Iberdrola Group.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days annual leave, competitive salary, and unique perks like technology vouchers.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career growth opportunities in a diverse environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical infrastructure while driving change in cyber security.
- Qualifications: Experience in solution, security, or infrastructure architecture with a pragmatic mindset.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Glasgow – hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
Salary: £63-79K (plus up to 15% bonus and private healthcare cover)
Permanent, Full Time
Help us create a better future, quicker. ScottishPower Renewables is expanding its Solution & Security Architecture team and is looking for experienced architects to help shape the future of secure, sustainable energy. Based in Glasgow with hybrid flexibility, this role sits at the intersection of cyber security and critical national infrastructure—where the impact is real and the work truly matters.
What you’ll be doing
This is an opportunity to influence how technology is designed, deployed and operated from day one. You won’t be working on the sidelines; you’ll play a central role in embedding secure-by-design principles across both IT and OT environments, while helping drive a broader cultural shift where security and architecture become shared responsibilities. Whether your strengths lie in engineering, consulting, or infrastructure, you’ll have the flexibility to focus on what you do best. From evolving security tooling and capabilities, to advising on complex programmes and shaping solution design, or building resilient, secure infrastructure foundations—your work will directly support the systems that power renewable energy. You’ll collaborate with delivery teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to design secure solutions, influence key decisions, and translate regulatory requirements into practical outcomes. This is a role where your judgement, communication, and ability to drive change will matter just as much as your technical expertise.
Our 3 technical areas:
- Engineering – evolving our cyber security capability
- Consulting – influence, clarity and architecture leadership
- Infrastructure – resilient foundations matter
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for architects who bring strong experience across solution, security, or infrastructure domains, along with a pragmatic mindset and the confidence to operate across both technical and business environments. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIS CAF, ISO or NIST, and an understanding of modern threat landscapes, will set you up for success. In return, you’ll gain exposure across critical infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and the wider Iberdrola Group, with the opportunity to shape a growing capability and make a tangible impact. If you’re looking for a role where cyber security and architecture are taken seriously—and where your work contributes to something bigger—this is your opportunity to be part of it.
What’s in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
- Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
- Payroll giving and charity matched funding
- Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
- Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
- Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
- Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why ScottishPower
ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.
ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Solution & Security Architect employer: Iberdrola Group
ScottishPower Renewables is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glasgow with hybrid flexibility that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and a range of wellness initiatives, including private healthcare and electric vehicle schemes, all while contributing to the vital mission of sustainable energy. With a strong focus on inclusion, diversity, and personal growth, ScottishPower provides meaningful career opportunities within a global leader in renewable energy.