Enterprise Architect

Salary: £38,000 - 78,000 per year

Requirements:

• We have in-depth, referenceable knowledge and experience in cyber security and IT, including business process design.
• We understand IT networking and virtualisation technologies.
• We can define architecture roadmaps and associated strategies, including design analysis.
• We have experience assessing IT systems, cloud offerings, and IT security controls to provide an independent view of compliance and effectiveness with security policy, IT security standards, and regulatory requirements.
• We can assess architectural designs to determine whether the relevant security controls have been identified in line with business objectives and risk mitigation.
• We have experience with cross-security domain approaches and solutions.
• We hold one of the following certifications: CISSP, SABSA Chartered Security Architect (SCF), or CISM.
• We hold two or more industry-recognised security certifications or qualifications.
• We can obtain BPSS security clearance.
• For this role in the Time & Frequency department, we have SC clearance with no restrictions or the ability to obtain SC clearance.

Responsibilities:

• We lead the cyber security architecture and design function across our PNT programmes at national scale.
• We oversee the design, delivery, and running of our cyber operational capability.
• We develop an enterprise architecture aligned with our guiding principles.
• We lead the technical cyber security design of systems and services across several PNT programmes and technologies at an organisational and inter-organisational level.
• We research, identify, validate, and adopt new security technology, architecture, and methodology.
• We lead engagement with our customers across UK Government and the private sector on security risk and decision-making.
• We communicate current and emerging threats and design security architecture to mitigate against them.
• We deliver secure technology solutions aligned with our enterprise security strategy, government standards, and organisational risk appetite.
• We oversee design, delivery, operationalisation, risk management, and security assurance monitoring for complex security solutions.

Technologies:

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

More:

We are the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), a world-leading centre of excellence in measurement science, engineering, and technology, and our Time & Frequency department is backed by a £180 million government investment in the National Timing Centre programme. We are developing a world-first resilient time distribution capability to provide a robust complement to satellite systems and support essential services such as telecommunications, online banking, emergency response, transport networks, and wider digital and data-driven operations. We offer a diverse, inclusive, and supportive working environment with flexible working, social activities, strong health and well-being focus, and a broad range of benefits. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to reasonable adjustments, equality of opportunity, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued.

last updated 32 week of 2026