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# Security / Network Architect - Secure Infrastructure Lead

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Berkshire, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Security, Network Planning and Design
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.hays.co.uk/job-detail/security-network-architect---secure-infrastructure-lead-berkshire_4824396

## About the Role

* Sole UK national, minimum SC cleared (willing to undergo further vetting if required).
 * Proven experience delivering secure facilities and infrastructure in a defence or CNI environment.
 * Working knowledge of SCIDA and TEMPEST requirements.
 * Experience of secure network installation, from design through to accreditation.

## Description

Purpose

To lead the network design and technical assurance for candidate buildings, covering secure infrastructure installation from design through to accreditation.

Key responsibilities

 * Support the development of the network design and technical assurance for candidate buildings.
 * Lead on SCIDA activity and the associated design and assurance requirements.
 * Advise on and assure TEMPEST requirements for the building and its installed systems.
 * Oversee physical network installation, ensuring it meets the required security and assurance standards.
 * Provide technical assurance across the building's secure infrastructure as it is designed, installed, and brought into service.

Essential requirements

 * Sole UK national, minimum SC cleared (willing to undergo further vetting if required).
 * Proven experience delivering secure facilities and infrastructure in a defence or CNI environment.
 * Working knowledge of SCIDA and TEMPEST requirements.
 * Experience of secure network installation, from design through to accreditation.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4824396 - James


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