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 technologiesAbility 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 mitigationExperience of cross-security domain approaches and solutionsCyber 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 appetiteOversee design, delivery, and operationalisation of complex security solutions, risk management, and implementation/monitoring of Security assuranceLead the Cyber Security architecture and design function across NPLs PNT programmes, to deliver at national scaleOversee design, delivery, and running of Cyber Operational capability, and develop an enterprise architecture aligned with NPLs guiding principlesLead 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 methodologyLead engagement with NPLs customers (across both UK Government and the private sector) on security risk and decision-makingCommunicate current / emerging threats, whilst designing security architecture to mitigate against them Technologies: ArchitectCloudSupportSecurityBackboneEmbedded 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

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