SOC Architect

Experis; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced SOC Architect to lead the development of SOC design and tooling. The role is hybrid-based in Bristol, requiring SC Clearance eligibility. The successful candidate will influence senior stakeholders and drive critical security projects forward. The position offers a daily rate of £650 and the opportunity for part-time work depending on the candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for SC Clearance.
• Experience leading security projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a high-level design for a SOC.
• Support a multi-vendor cloud-based back office implementation.
• Drive project deliverables and influence consensus among stakeholders.

Skills

Industry best practice for SOC service and solution design

Experience working with heightened threat response organizations

Evaluation and selection of security tools

High-Level Design of security infrastructure

Knowledge of NIST

Knowledge of NCSC SOC Guidance

Knowledge of NCSC CAF (CNI)

Job description

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Location: Bristol Job Type: Contract Industry: Business Transformation Cloud & Infrastructure Cyber Security Job reference: BBBH419393_1753872960 Posted: 42 minutes ago

Job Title: SOC Architect
Location: Bristol Hybrid - 2 days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday)
Duration: Until 13 November 2025
Clearance: Must be Eligible for SC Clearance
Rate: £650 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Only

Role: Lead the development and delivery of a high-level design for a SOC, including associated tooling (e.g., SIEM solution) to support a multi-vendor cloud-based back office implementation.

Experience with:

• Industry best practice for SOC service and solution design.
• Working with organisations with heightened threat response requirements (e.g., UK Defence & Central Government).
• Evaluation and selection of security tools that meet the organisation's SOC requirements.
• High-Level Design of security infrastructure and tools to support a SOC's mission of monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber threats.
• Knowledge of the following policies and processes:

• NIST
• NCSC SOC Guidance
• NCSC CAF (CNI)

Desirable:

• MoD JSP 440
• MoD JSP 503
• MoD JSP 45

We are looking for someone with a higher level of seniority and authority, capable of leading the client thinking on this project. There is room for an i8 or higher grade role, titled SOC/SIEM Architect/Lead. The timeline is compressed, so we need a candidate who can start quickly. This is a key area with many stakeholders, including senior personnel from KPMG, Capgemini, and MOD. The candidate must be able to influence these stakeholders to reach a consensus and drive the project forward, aiming for deliverables to be accepted before the end of October. The role could be part-time, depending on the candidate. The grade in the BCS is not a constraint for this position.