Strategic Cyber Security Solutions Architect (Pre-Sales)

Bytes Software Services; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bytes Software Services in the United Kingdom seeks a Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Cyber Security to lead scoping, shaping and preparation of Statements of Work for security services, with a focus on Assurance Testing and Penetration Testing.

You will partner with Account Managers, Sales Specialists and delivery resources across Threat & Exposure Management, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Data Centre and Cloud Security, Application Security/DevSecOps, AI Security, Data

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, engineering or related field desirable, or equivalent experience.
• Cyber security certifications desirable (e.g., MS, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto).
• 2–5 years in technical cyber security, solution architecture or security consulting.
• Awareness of integration-friendly security solutions.
• Experience leading discovery and scoping sessions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Awareness of UK/EU regulatory frameworks applicable to security.
• Understanding of security operating models and SIEM/SOC concepts desirable.
• Knowledge of Pen testing, vulnerability management, CVE scoring and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Scope service requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate Statements of Work for Service Delivery.
• Define scope, assumptions, prerequisites and deliverables clearly.
• Support eligibility checks and pre-engagement validation.
• Lead customer discovery sessions to understand requirements and outcomes.
• Own opportunities and maintain stakeholder communication.
• Apply cyber security experience to identify opportunities.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert and provide guidance.
• Maintain awareness of market and customer fit for requirements.
• Bridge between account teams, sales support and delivery resources.
• Participate in pre-scoping calls; ensure objective success criteria.
• Handover from pre-sales into delivery; ensure quality through to delivery.
• Translate business and technical requirements into outcomes.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all SOWs.
• Audit-ready documentation aligned with funding expectations.
• Improve templates and scoping guidance; drive efficiency.
• Identify improvements in pre-sales practices and vendor roadmaps.
• Keep knowledge of UK security market current; support sales enablement.
• Engage in industry training and growth opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Security frameworks

Pre-sales experience

SIEM concepts

Penetration testing

Vulnerability management

CVE scoring

Risk management

Certifications

Customer discovery

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Cyber security certifications

Job description

Bytes Software Services in the United Kingdom seeks a Pre-Sales Solution Architect – Cyber Security to lead scoping, shaping and preparation of Statements of Work for security services, with a focus on Assurance Testing and Penetration Testing.

You will partner with Account Managers, Sales Specialists and delivery resources across Threat & Exposure Management, Security Operations, Identity and Access Management, Data Centre and Cloud Security, Application Security/DevSecOps, AI Security, Data