Senior Enterprise Security Architect - National PNT Lead

NPL Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national laboratory in the UK is seeking a Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead cyber security design for national-scale programmes. The role requires expertise in enterprise security architecture frameworks and certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Responsibilities include overseeing cyber operational capabilities, making critical architectural decisions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security and IT, balancing complex security needs with business requirements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Broad range of benefits

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge and experience in cyber security.
• Ability to design enterprise security architecture.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cyber security design across national PNT programmes.
• Oversee design and operation of Cyber Operational capability.
• Communicate vision and strategy for security architecture.

Skills

Cyber Security and IT experience

Enterprise Security Architecture frameworks (SABSA / TOGAF)

Cloud architecture knowledge

Networking and virtualization technologies

Communication ability (technical and non-technical)

Education

Cyber Security Certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Security assessment tools

IT Security controls

Job description

A leading national laboratory in the UK is seeking a Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead cyber security design for national-scale programmes. The role requires expertise in enterprise security architecture frameworks and certifications such as CISSP or CISM. Responsibilities include overseeing cyber operational capabilities, making critical architectural decisions, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security and IT, balancing complex security needs with business requirements.