We don’t chase hype or hide behind complexity. At Sword, you will join a pragmatic network of specialists delivering critical data, cloud, and resilience solutions to the organisations that keep our world moving.
Sword, in Numbers
4,000+
specialists worldwide, across 1000+ customers
700+
UK-Anchored Technical Specialists
$350M
stable global revenue
91%
of our people say Sword supports a great work-life balance
ISO Certified
in Quality, Information Security, and Cyber Essentials Plus
24/7/365
Unified Operations Centre
How We Work
Straightforward values. No corporate noise.
Our values shape how we work together every day, creating an environment where people can thrive, do their best work and make a meaningful impact for our customers.
We believe success comes from bringing together people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds, and ensuring everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute.
Accountability
Our Commitment: We follow through on our commitments and empower our teams to be successful.
What it means for you: You own your outcomes. When we say “consider it done”, we mean it. You are backed by leadership that trusts your expertise and equips you to deliver.
Simplicity
Our Commitment: We manage complexity without over-complication, always aligning our work with our clients’ requirements.
What it means for you: You’ll work in a culture that values clarity over complexity. We cut through red tape, keep things straightforward, and empower you to deliver practical solutions that make a real impact.
Adaptability
Our Commitment: We know that business priorities change and will make sure that our service provision and individual skills keep pace.
What it means for you: Technology moves fast. We invest in your continuous development and professional certifications, so you remain confident, relevant and future-ready.
Transparency
Our Commitment: We communicate openly with our workforce and call things out early.
What it means for you: No surprises. You’ll always know where the business stands, what we’re working towards and what success looks like in your role.
Community
Our Commitment: We stay close to our clients and foster collaboration across our people.
What it means for you: You’ll be part of a connected and supportive community where knowledge is shared, expertise is valued, and help is always close at hand. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the business and never work in isolation.
Our Focus Areas
Projects that matter. Delivering impact in critical industries
At Sword, you'll help customers capture, manage and protect their data to make informed business decisions. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues, using proven processes and fit-for-purpose technology to deliver solutions across our key sectors and critical disciplines.
Where We Are
Built around the realities of UK critical infrastructure.
Our teams work alongside organisations responsible for keeping essential services running, from energy and utilities to transport, defence and public services. We combine local knowledge, long-term relationships and sector experience to deliver practical outcomes in complex, highly regulated environments.
Our Working Model
- UK-based delivery teams
- Deep experience across critical infrastructure sectors
- Trusted by organisations operating essential services
- Local accountability with direct access to specialists
Delivery Hubs
- Aberdeen (Head Office)
- Glasgow & Bellshill
- Teesside
- London
The capability of a global technology partner, delivered locally.
As part of the Sword Group, we bring together specialist expertise, delivery capacity and technology partnerships from across Europe, North America, Australia and beyond. This allows us to scale programmes, access niche skills and support complex, multi-region operations while maintaining local accountability.
Our Working Model
- Access to 4,000+ technology professionals globally
- International delivery capability and specialist expertise
- Proven support for multinational organisations
- Local relationships backed by global resources
Global Hubs
- Perth (Australia)
- Brussels (Belgium)
- Montreal (Canada)
- Nicosia (Cyprus)
- Lyon (France)
- Athens (Greece)
- Chennai (India)
- Beirut (Lebanon)
- Windhof (Luxembourg)
- Beiler (Luxembourg)
- Wasserbillig (Luxembourg)
- Wolwelange (Luxembourg)
- Rijswijk (Netherlands)
- The Hague (Netherlands)
- Lisbon (Portugal)
- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Madrid (Spain)
- Geneva (Switzerland)
- Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Nyon (Switzerland)
- Sion (Switzerland)
- Bern (Switzerland)
- Dubai (UAE)
- New York (USA)
- Houston (USA)
Total Reward
Transparent benefits designed for real life.
People come first at Sword. Our reward package recognises your contribution, supports your wellbeing, and helps you plan for the future, giving you the confidence to thrive both at work and beyond.
Financial Security
Build your future with a tax-efficient pension scheme.
Providing financial peace of mind for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
Helping protect your income if illness or injury prevents you from working.
Access professional guidance to help you make informed financial decisions, with practical workshops and resources designed to improve financial confidence and planning.
Health & Wellbeing
Fast, convenient access to the healthcare and specialist support you deserve.
Helping you invest in your health by reducing cost of everyday healthcare.
Professional, confidential support whenever you or your family need it most.
Extra peace of mind and financial security during periods of illness.
Supporting healthier, happier lives through practical wellbeing tools and expert guidance.
Work-life & Lifestyle
Generous baseline allowance, giving you time to rest, recharge and make the most of life outside work.
Supporting you and your family through life’s most important moments with enhanced leave and pay.
Length of Service Awards and the celebration of great work by the people who make a difference every day.
Funded certifications, structured learning and personalised development plans to help you grow your skills, accelerate your career and achieve your ambitions.
Active employee networks, knowledge-sharing groups and social initiatives.
Tax efficient options to reduce your environmental impact and support a healthier commute.
More Information
All active positions are listed on our external recruitment portal. You can view all vacancies and apply directly by clicking any of the “Open Vacancies” across this page.
Our UK head office is in Aberdeen, supported by major delivery hubs in Glasgow, Bellshill, Teesside, and London, alongside global offices in Houston, Rijswijk, and Perth.
Working arrangements vary depending on the role, client commitments and team requirements. We support flexibility wherever it can be accommodated, while ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our clients and teams. In our latest employee survey, 91% of respondents agreed that Sword supports their efforts to balance work and personal life. The working arrangements and expectations for each role will be clearly explained during the recruitment process.
We invest in your growth at every stage of your career. Whether you’re developing technical expertise through certifications (e.g. Microsoft, AWS, Cisco), building leadership capability or pursuing professional qualifications, you’ll have access to training, mentoring, coaching, knowledge-sharing communities and real-world opportunities that help you learn, grow and achieve your potential.
We believe that great ideas come from diverse perspectives and experiences. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Through inclusive policies, employee communities, collaborative ways of working and a culture built on trust and respect, we aim to ensure everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and succeed.
Yes. We want every candidate to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and potential. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll work with you to provide appropriate support and ensure a fair and accessible experience.
We want you to feel welcomed and supported from day one. Our onboarding programme helps you understand our business, connect with colleagues, access the tools you need and quickly become part of the Sword community.
We believe great work deserves recognition. Alongside competitive reward and benefits, we celebrate achievements through recognition programmes, service awards and opportunities to acknowledge colleagues who make a positive impact.
Career development looks different for everyone. Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise, move into leadership, broaden your experience across disciplines or explore new opportunities, we’ll support you through development conversations, learning opportunities and real-world experience.
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Whether you are strengthening operational resilience, securing critical infrastructure, or improving organisational preparedness, our UK-based experts are ready to support your mission-critical operations