Technical Architects SC​/DV Cleared Ideally X2

Costello & Reyes Group Limited has been engaged by its client, a global Systems ingergrator, to identify two Technical Architects for the next 12 months.

You will need to have SC clearance - Ideally you will hold DV

You will be tasked with providing 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

YOU WILL NEED DV OR SC CLEARANCE.

This is an immediate need, should you be interested please do send your profile and contact for further info

Costello & Reyes Group Ltd works as a recruitment partner for its clients.