Associate Solutions Architect (Manila)

NCC Group Philippines; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation and rice allowances

Night differential, overtime, and holiday pay

13th month pay and performance-based bonus

Day-1 HMO healthcare coverage

Outpatient medicine reimbursement

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation and sick leave

Special Time Off for life events

Company share plan and Sharesave scheme

Job summary

NCC Group Philippines is looking for a Solution Architect in Metro Manila. This technical role involves designing and shaping cybersecurity solutions to meet client needs. Responsibilities include developing technical designs, acting as a technical advisor during pre-sales, and producing high-quality client documentation. Ideal candidates should have experience in presales or solution architecture, a strong understanding of core cybersecurity domains, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include healthcare coverage, performance-based bonuses, and generous leave allowances.

Qualifications

• Experience in a presales, solution architecture, or technical consultancy role within cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of offensive and defensive security, cloud security, and GRC.
• Ability to design solutions for technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Presales experience

Understanding of cybersecurity domains

Communication skills

Knowledge of compliance frameworks

Technical documentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical documentation tools

Job description

Overview

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Location: PHL Manila

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. The 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.

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 presales processes, templates, and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a presales, 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.
• 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) and familiarity with privacy and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR).

Behaviours

• Client‑focused with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across teams.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Curious and eager to learn, with a passion for cybersecurity.
• Professional and confident in client‑facing scenarios.

Ways of Working

• Focusing on Clients and Customers.
• Working as One NCC.
• Always Learning.
• Being Inclusive and Respectful.
• Delivering Brilliantly.

Benefits

• Transportation and rice allowances.
• Night differential, overtime pay and holiday pay.
• 13th month pay and performance‑based bonus plan.
• Day‑1 HMO healthcare coverage for you and dependents.
• Outpatient medicine reimbursement.
• Group life insurance, accidental death & disability cover.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential counselling.
• Generous vacation and sick leave, available from Day 1.
• Special Time Off: take time for major life events such as marriage, becoming a grandparent or welcoming a new pet.
• Company share plan & Sharesave scheme allowing discounted share purchase through monthly savings.

This role involves mandatory pre‑employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does; applicants must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.