Lead SOC Architect - Defence Security (Hybrid)

Anson McCade; Guildford, Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead SOC Architect to own the design and delivery of SOC capabilities for complex government and defence environments. You will work across architecture, technology, and processes, translating security challenges into scalable SOC solutions.

You’ll lead lifecycle activities from requirements to implementation, influencing security maturity and working with customers and internal teams in hybrid environments. DV/SC considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SOC Architecture, Security Architecture or Cyber Security Architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing SOC capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable SOC architectures for complex customers.
• Own the lifecycle from requirements through architecture, design, implementation and improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and challenge approaches to raise security maturity.
• Work across cloud and on-premise security architectures and engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

SOC Architecture

Security Architecture

Threat Intelligence

Risk Assessments

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Vulnerability Management

Job description

Anson McCade is seeking a Lead SOC Architect to own the design and delivery of SOC capabilities for complex government and defence environments. You will work across architecture, technology, and processes, translating security challenges into scalable SOC solutions.

You’ll lead lifecycle activities from requirements to implementation, influencing security maturity and working with customers and internal teams in hybrid environments. DV/SC considerations apply.