Security Adviser

Our world-leading Time & Frequency department seek a Security Advisor.

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, and
• Wider digital and data-driven operations.

Together, these services form the backbone of modern society - and your leadership will help ensure they remain secure, reliable and robust even if global navigation satellite systems fail.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting (or conduct in solitude) security risk assessments, protective security audits, and physical security requirements.
• Support the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures and standards.
• Conduct or support security investigations; including root cause analysis, where required.
• Assist in developing security screening and vetting processes in line with UK legislative requirements.
• Contribute to security awareness training and internal communications campaigns.
• Support third party risk management and the assured supply chain by assisting in reviewing supplier security documentation.
• Provide pragmatic and appropriate guidance across the Organisation on security requirements, procedures, processes, and legislation.
• Assist in effecting a security culture change, utilising clear and robust security policies and processes to ensure NPL clearly manages all security aspects.
• Assist in developing strategic plans to address any gaps in security performance considering new threats and developing capabilities for new technologies.
• Stay informed on emerging security threats and trends to support proactive defence strategies.