NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe Purpose/Overview Conduct security risk assessments and provide technical guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security principles into system designs, ensuring robust and scalable security solutions. Support security assurance activities, identifying vulnerabilities, recommending mitigations, and ensuring continuous improvement of security frameworks Other Duties Include Lead security risk assessment and assurance activities tailored to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) environments, ensuring alignment with CAA regulatory standards. Advise the Service Triumvirate (Delivery, Operations, and Security leads) on the implementation of appropriate security measures to mitigate identified risks. Lead supply chain security assurance activities at the service group level. Autonomy The jobholder will aim to identify design issues and security challenges, escalating risks and proposing corrective actions under the guidance of the Senior Security Architect. Works within established security frameworks and governance processes, consulting with the Senior Security Architect to ensure alignment with business and regulatory requirements. Job Scope The job of Security Solutions Architect is to lead project or programme level Cyber risk assessment, Compliance and Assurance activities. Reviews Change Requests and associated plans as raised by the Service Group or programme to identify whether the proposed change is within the Design envelope. Develop technology strategies in conjunction with other stakeholders to meet NATS business objectives. Essential Skills and Experience Degree in a relevant Business or IT technical qualification or equivalent of knowledge acquired through experience, other qualifications, and training/development. Familiarity with security architecture frameworks such as NIST, TOGAF, SABSA, or Zachman and their practical application. Exposure to security compliance and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS Directive, Cyber Essentials). Ability to identify and assess security risks, escalating complex issues to the Senior Security Architect for resolution. Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity principles, including security related to all aspects of a service deployed in on-premise, cloud or Hybrid environments. Ability to interpret and apply security governance processes, supporting compliance and security assurance activities. Strong communication skills, capable of articulating security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Familiarity with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and security frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, or NIST CSF. Additional Vacancy Information We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS? We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. Find out more here. If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. Department: Engineering Design Location: Whiteley, Hampshire, GB, PO15 7FL job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Country/Region: GB Postal Code: PO15 7FL Job Code: 878 Salary Range: £69,321.79 - £92,429.04 Date: 10 Sept 2025