Security Operations Architect

Searchability NS&D; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hybrid working

Network access to experts

Cutting-edge tooling

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Security Operations Architect to lead the design and ongoing enhancement of Next-Gen Detection and Response capabilities across a diverse client base. You will translate high-level strategy into actionable blueprints and guide engineers through build phases.

This hybrid role offers London or Manchester work with SC clearance requirements, salary up to £75,000 plus a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and develop security operations solutions.
• Experience with TOGAF and producing high/low level design documents.
• Hands-on SIEM and SOAR tooling expertise (Google SecOps or equivalent).
• Proficiency with EDR, XDR and NDR technologies such as CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender.
• Familiar with Agile, DevOps, or Kanban delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Design and continuously improve Next-Gen Detection and Response capabilities for a diverse client base.
• Bridge strategy and technical blueprints; guide engineers through build phases.
• Research and evaluate new tooling to stay at the cutting edge of threat investigation and response.

Skills

Solution design

TOGAF

HLD/LLD

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR/NDR

Google SecOps

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Agile/DevOps/Kanban

Tools

Google SecOps

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Job description

Security Operations Architect – London / Manchester, UK

• Salary up to £75,000 + Package, Depending on Experience
• Hybrid working, 3 days onsite
• Active SC clearance or higher required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a global leader in professional services and technology transformation, dedicated to helping organisations become industry leaders. They foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration, empowering their people to reach their full potential through world-class development. Due to significant growth ambitions, they are looking for a Security Operations Architect to join their award-winning cyber team.

THE BENEFITS

• Tailored professional development and career pathing
• Support for flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Access to a vast network of subject matter experts and industry leaders
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge detection and response tooling
• A culture that prioritises wellbeing and personal growth

THE SECURITY OPERATIONS ARCHITECT ROLE:

As a Security Operations Architect, you will be responsible for the overall design and continuous improvement of Next-Gen Detection and Response capabilities for a diverse client base. You will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and technical blueprints, guiding engineers through the build process. Your role involves researching new tooling to ensure the firm remains at the cutting edge of threat investigation and response.

SECURITY OPERATIONS ARCHITECT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong background in solution design and development for security operations
• Experience with Architecture Frameworks (ideally TOGAF) and developing HLD and LLD documents
• Technical expertise in SIEM and SOAR tooling, such as Google SecOps or similar
• Proficiency with EDR, XDR, and NDR tools like Crowdstrike or Microsoft Defender
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or Kanban delivery models

KEY SKILLS

Security Operations Architect, Cyber Security, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, Solution Design, TOGAF, HLD, LLD, Google SecOps, NSD