Security Cleared Structured Cabling Design / Infrastructure Architect

📍 Location: UK-wide (occasional overseas travel) HQ is Bromsgrove but role can be from elsewhere

🔐 UKSV Security Clearance Required

🕒 Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a Security Cleared Structured Cabling Design / Infrastructure Architect with a strong focus on designing and documenting complex cabling solutions that underpin enterprise network deployments. This is a client-facing role that requires a proactive, technically astute professional able to translate customer requirements into scalable, standards-compliant cabling infrastructure solutions.

This role spans diverse environments — from small-scale tactical deployments to large new-build projects in demanding settings, including manufacturing facilities — and requires adherence to MOD, industry, and company-specific standards to include JSP 453-Defence Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Installation Standard, JSP 440 – The Defence Manual of Security and SDIP-29: 2006 – Facility Design Criteria and Installation of Equipment for the Processing of Classified Equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing meetings to understand, shape, and document detailed cabling requirements.
• Conduct on-site surveys with clients, suppliers, and contractors across the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Develop comprehensive Cabling Specification Documents that guide supplier installation and ensure compliance with Customer, MOD (as applicable), and Industry best practices.
• Provide proactive oversight and technical support for nationwide cabling and infrastructure deployments.
• Perform on going and post-installation QA checks and lead technical sign-off activities for production handover.

About You

You are an experienced infrastructure architect with:

• Proven expertise in structured cabling design for enterprise networks.
• Strong working knowledge of MOD/industry standards and best practices.
• Exceptional documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed (UK-wide, some overseas).
• UKSV security clearance (mandatory – current or can be applied for).

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Experience working in complex, secure, or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with structured cabling products, standards (e.g., TIA/EIA), and testing protocols.
• Prior experience collaborating with building contractors and technical suppliers.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and varied role in a high-performing, collaborative team.
• Opportunities to work on strategic, large-scale UK and international projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and support.