Security Operations Architect in London

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hybrid work

Expert network

Advanced tooling

Wellbeing focus

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Security Operations Architect in London/Manchester, UK. The role focuses on designing and advancing Next-Gen Detection and Response capabilities for a diverse client base, bridging strategic goals with technical implementation.

You will guide engineers, explore new tooling, and ensure the firm stays at the forefront of threat investigation and response, in a hybrid working model with salary up to £75,000 plus package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security operations design and implementation.
• TOGAF background with ability to develop HLD/LLD documents.
• Hands-on with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR/NDR tools; familiar with agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of Next-Gen Detection and Response capabilities for a diverse client base.
• Bridge strategy and technical blueprints, guiding engineers through the build process.

Skills

Security design

TOGAF

SIEM/SOAR

EDR/XDR/NDR

Agile/DevOps

Tools

Google SecOps

Job description

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 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