Principal Enterprise Security Architect

Salary: £70,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements

• Referenceable, in-depth knowledge and experience in Cyber Security and IT (including business process design)
• Understanding of IT networking and virtualisation technologies
• Ability to define architecture roadmaps and associated strategies (including design analysis)
• In-depth assessment of IT systems, cloud offerings and IT Security controls, to provide an independent view of their compliance and effectiveness with Security Policy, IT Security standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assessment of architectural designs to determine whether the relevant Security controls have been identified; in-line with business objectives and risk mitigation
• Experience of cross-security domain approaches and solutions
• Cyber Security Certifications: 1 of the following: Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP), SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• 2 (or more) industry-recognised Security certifications or qualifications

Responsibilities

• Deliver secure technology solutions aligned with enterprise security strategy, government standards, and organisational risk appetite
• Oversee design, delivery, and operationalisation of complex security solutions, risk management, and implementation/monitoring of Security assurance
• Lead the Cyber Security architecture and design function across NPLs PNT programmes, to deliver at national scale
• Oversee design, delivery, and running of Cyber Operational capability, and develop an enterprise architecture aligned with NPLs guiding principles
• Lead the technical Cyber Security design of systems and services across several PNT programmes and technologies (at an organisational / inter-organisational level)
• Research, identify, validate and adopt new security tech, architecture, and methodology
• Lead engagement with NPLs customers (across both UK Government and the private sector) on security risk and decision-making
• Communicate current / emerging threats, whilst designing security architecture to mitigate against them

Technologies

• Architect
• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• Backbone
• Embedded

More

At the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), we are a world-leading centre of excellence in measurement science, engineering, and technology, dedicated to underpinning prosperity and quality of life in the UK. We are undergoing an exciting phase of development backed by significant government investment, and we welcome diversity and equality of opportunity in our recruitment process. We offer flexible working arrangements and a broad range of benefits to support the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is integral to our culture, where we strive to nurture and respect individuals, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.

last updated 20 week of 2026