Managing Security Architect

Overview

In this role you own the end‑to‑end SOC architecture, shaping how platforms, detections and controls evolve to meet regulatory and client needs. You will influence service growth, adopt new technologies and foster a security-by-design culture within a mission‑critical national security context. You’ll work with a collaborative team that values knowledge sharing and high‑quality delivery. This hybrid role offers interaction with cross‑functional teams and a clear impact on CREST accreditation and security outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Hybrid working option
• Professional development opportunities
• Mentoring culture
• Supportive team environment
• Valued contribution to critical missions

Responsibilities

• Own the SOC architecture to ensure designs, integrations and operating models meet regulatory and assurance requirements
• Document high and low‑level security control designs and define testing needs
• Set and govern standards for detection content, including rules, use cases and correlation logic
• Act as the technical authority for client security designs and technology roadmaps
• Lead SOC maturity work to support CREST accreditation
• Identify and introduce technologies that enhance analyst effectiveness, including automation and AI

Key requirements

• 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

• Collaborative mindset
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Proactive problem solving
• Security architecture
• SOC operations and detection
• Security platforms and integrations

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