Security Solutions Architect - United Kingdom

Position Summary

Extra Hop’s Solutions Architecture team is focused on customer outcomes and long‑term success, not on accumulating billable hours. As a member of our UK practice, you will collaborate closely with customers to understand their security objectives, translate those objectives into actionable technical strategies, and deliver solutions that demonstrate tangible value.

• Design and develop advanced GUI layouts for data visualization and analysis.
• Create sophisticated Trigger Scripts using JavaScript for custom data analysis tailored to customer requirements.
• Develop intermediate‑level external REST API integrations; build custom tooling using Python and JavaScript‑based APIs to extend platform functionality.
• Apply a solid understanding of networking principles, particularly application transaction flows, to support customer business outcomes.
• Profile industry‑specific applications across a broad range of verticals; produce technical assets and written collateral to support product improvement and marketing initiatives.
• Analyse customer network topologies and application stacks; develop strategies to acquire high‑value data from the wire.
• Conduct root cause analysis of high‑profile technology incidents and advise customers on resolution pathways.
• Develop custom signatures using specific or generic indicators‑of‑compromise.
• Create rich data visualizations to support tactical investigations and inform strategic objectives.
• Build automated tooling to streamline repeatable processes and maximize time spent on higher‑value, intelligent solutions.
• Provide intelligence and analytical data to support, and guide, threat hunting activities.
• Deliver hands‑on enablement sessions with key customer stakeholders and technical personnel.
• Create solutions that decrease mean‑time‑to‑investigate in incident response processes.

• 6–8 years of relevant cyber‑security experience with commensurate experience in networking technologies.
• BS degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent education and practical experience.
• Demonstrable experience in customer‑facing roles; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of core networking principles (layers 2 through 4 of the OSI model) and application protocols (HTTP, SQL, CIFS/NFS, HL7, Memcache, DNS).
• Familiarity with internet‑worked application principles and related technologies (HTTP, databases, caching, distributed systems, etc).
• Working knowledge of security tools and frameworks, including Intrusion Detection Systems, SIEM, Endpoint Protection, MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Experience in incident response, threat hunting, and vulnerability validation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, particularly Python and JavaScript.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation and customer‑facing materials.
• Self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and drive to shape and grow a regional practice.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Flexible PTO, Sick Time prorated based on date of hire, and all federal holidays (US only) + 3 days of paid volunteer time
• Non‑commissioned positions may be eligible to participate in the annual discretionary bonus plan
• FSA and dependent‑care accounts + EAP, where applicable
• Educational reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match or pension where applicable
• Pet insurance (US only)
• Parental leave (US only)
• Hybrid and remote work model