Managing Security Architect

Do you want to help shape the future of our SOC? This is your chance to take ownership of the end-to-end SOC architecture, guiding how our platforms, detections and controls evolve to meet client, regulatory and business needs. You will influence how our services grow, introduce new technologies and strengthen a security-by-design culture.

This hybrid role involves two days per week in either Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough. You must be eligible for SC and DV Clearance.

• Owning the SOC architecture to ensure designs, integrations and operating models meet regulatory and assurance requirements.
• Documenting high and low-level security control designs and defining testing needs.
• Setting and governing standards for detection content, including rules, use cases and correlation logic.
• Acting as the technical authority for client security designs and technology roadmaps.
• Leading SOC maturity work to support CREST accreditation.
• Identifying and introducing technologies that enhance analyst effectiveness, including automation and AI.

• Experience designing or owning security architectures within SOC, MSSP or complex security environments.
• Strong understanding of detection and SOC operations.
• Ability to oversee security platforms and integrations holistically.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and accreditation requirements such as CREST.
• Experience assuring technical architectures using secure design principles.

• SC or DV clearance.

Employment Type:

Permanent.

Location:

Hybrid fixed – 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC cleared and eligible for DV clearance. Salary:
Up to £90,000. Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, and pension.