Technical Architect; NDR

Technical Architect (NDR)

Clearance Requirements: Minimum SC clearance (DV preferred)
Contract Length: 12 months initially, with an option to extend
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Milton Keynes

Resource Requirements

• Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight for NDR and XDR solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender
• Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with security strategy, operating models, and business objectives
• Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
• Produce high-level and low-level solution designs aligned to enterprise architecture standards, secure-by-design principles, and regulatory requirements
• Develop architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation to support long-term maintainability
• Lead technical delivery work streams, providing guidance and assurance to engineering teams
• Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Microsoft Defender XDR programmes
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership, security teams, and operational stakeholders
• Support programme planning activities, including capacity forecasting, licensing strategy, and cost modelling
• Ensure effective transition to operations, including documentation, training, dashboards, and runbooks
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR platforms
• Possess strong knowledge of network architecture, identity systems, cloud security, endpoint security, and behavioural analytics
• Have experience integrating SIEM/SOAR solutions, telemetry pipelines, and incident response workflows
• Ability to design and clearly articulate secure, resilient, and operationally sustainable solutions