Managing SOC Security Architect

Responsibilities

• Owning the SOC architecture, ensuring designs, integrations and operating models meet regulatory and assurance requirements.
• Producing both high- and low-level security control designs, including defining testing requirements.
• 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 initiatives in support of CREST accreditation.
• Identifying and introducing technologies that enhance analyst effectiveness, including automation and AI

Requirements

• Proven experience designing or owning security architectures within SOC, MSSP or complex security environments.
• Strong understanding of detection engineering and SOC operations.
• Ability to oversee security platforms and integrations holistically.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and accreditation frameworks such as CREST.
• Experience assuring technical architectures using secure-by-design principles.
• It would be great if you had:
• ? Existing SC or DV clearance.
• If you're excited by this role but aren't sure your experience ticks every box, we'd still love to hear from you.
• 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.
• Internal Recruiter: Jane.
• Salary: Up to £90,000.
• Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, and pension.
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Additional Information

Ever looked at a SOC and thought, "I'd design that differently"? Here's your chance. This is your opportunity to take true ownership of our end-to-end SOC architecture - defining how our platforms, detections and controls evolve to meet client, regulatory and business needs. You'll play a key role in influencing how our services grow, introducing new technologies and embedding a strong security-by-design culture across everything we do. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week based in either Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough. Please note: you must be eligible for SC and DV clearance.

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