Solution Architect

NCC Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Generous Holiday Allowance

Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme

Pension and Life Assurance

Community & Volunteering Programmes

Green Car Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Special Time Off

Family Planning

Job summary

NCC Group is seeking a Solution Architect in Manchester to design and shape cybersecurity solutions that meet client needs. This role collaborates closely with clients and internal teams, focusing on effective solution development within our professional and managed services framework.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in pre-sales and solution architecture, alongside strong communication skills and familiarity with cybersecurity trends. Benefits include flexible working options and a generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical consultancy role within cybersecurity.
• Ability to design and communicate solutions to stakeholders.
• Experience responding to RFPs and shaping multi-service solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solution designs for client opportunities.
• Act as a technical advisor during pre-sales engagements.
• Produce client-facing documentation like proposals and presentations.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM

Tools

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Location: GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard

Department: Sales

Description

The Solution Architect is a technical role within NCC Group’s Sales Engineering & Field Strategy team, responsible for designing and shaping cybersecurity solutions that address client needs across professional and managed services. This role works closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, scope engagements, and develop commercially viable solutions aligned with NCC Group’s capabilities.

Solution Architects lead solution design for small‑to‑medium opportunities and support more complex engagements under the guidance of Senior and Principal Solution Architects. They contribute to proposals, statements of work, and technical documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy. This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across sales, delivery, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical solution designs for client opportunities, ensuring feasibility and alignment with NCC Group’s service portfolio.
• Act as a technical advisor during pre‑sales engagements, supporting scope definition and solution shaping.
• Produce high‑quality client‑facing documentation, including proposals, statements of work, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Product Management teams to ensure solutions meet client requirements and internal standards.
• Support bid responses and RFx submissions with technical input and cost considerations.
• Maintain awareness of cybersecurity trends and NCC Group service offerings to inform solution design.
• Assist Senior and Principal Solution Architects on complex, multi‑service engagements.
• Contribute to internal initiatives to improve pre‑sales processes, templates, and best practices.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in a pre‑sales, solution architecture, or technical consultancy role within cybersecurity or technology services.
• Strong understanding of core cybersecurity domains (e.g., offensive security, defensive operations, cloud security, GRC).
• Ability to design and communicate solutions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance client requirements and profitability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.

Desired Requirements

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent experience.
• Security Check (SC) clearance.
• Experience responding to RFPs and shaping solutions for multi‑service opportunities.
• Knowledge of managed security services (e.g., SOC, MDR) and incident response readiness.
• Exposure to regulated sectors (e.g., Financial Services, Energy, Critical Infrastructure).
• Familiarity with privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR).

Job Benefits

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme.
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Opportunities to make a difference in your community.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco‑friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Time off for major life moments (e.g., marriage, civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, new pet).
• Family Planning: Generous maternity and paternity leave, plus support for fertility treatments.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please let us know at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre‑employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.