Principal Enterprise Security Architect

National Physical Laboratory • teddington, england, United-Kingdom • Posted June 29, 2026

Location teddington, england
Job Type Full-time
Category IT & Technology
Posted June 29, 2026

Our world‑leading Time & Frequency department seeks a Principal Enterprise Security Architect to lead cyber security architecture, assurance, and operational services.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the global authority in precision timing at a defining moment for UK digital infrastructure.

Backed by a government investment of £180 million in the National Timing Centre (NTC) programme, we are developing a world‑first resilient time distribution capability that will provide industry with a robust complement to satellite systems (such as GPS) – which are increasingly vulnerable to disruption from solar storms, jamming, and spoofing. This will underpin essential services, including

  • Telecommunications
  • Online banking
  • Emergency response
  • Transport networks
  • Wider digital and data‑driven operations

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society – and your leaders...

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