Technical Architect
<p><b>Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven experience leading security technology projects at enterprise scale.</li><li>Strong understanding of network architecture, identity systems, cloud security, endpoint security, and behavioural analytics.</li><li>Experience with SIEM/SOAR integration, telemetry pipelines, and incident response workflows.</li><li>Ability to design and articulate secure, resilient, and operationally viable solutions.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight of Network Detection & Response (NDR) and Extended Detection & Response (XDR) solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender.</li><li>Ensure secure, scalable, and successful implementation of advanced detection technologies.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across various environments.</li><li>Create high-level and low-level solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.</li><li>Develop data ingestion, telemetry, and integration patterns between Darktrace, Defender, and existing security stacks.</li><li>Produce architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation.</li><li>Lead technical delivery workstreams and provide assurance across engineering teams.</li><li>Oversee deployment and configuration of Darktrace sensors and monitoring coverage.</li><li>Guide onboarding and tuning of Microsoft Defender XDR modules.</li><li>Ensure correct enablement of telemetry, detection logic, and baselining across platforms.</li><li>Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance of detection capabilities.</li><li>Integrate Darktrace and Defender outputs into SIEM and ticketing systems.</li><li>Work with SOC and automation teams to design response workflows and escalation paths.</li><li>Establish architectural guardrails, configuration baselines, and security standards.</li><li>Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks throughout the delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Provide expert guidance on product best practices and future roadmap opportunities.</li><li>Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Defender XDR programmes.</li><li>Support programme planning, capacity forecasting, and cost modelling.</li><li>Ensure effective handover to operational teams with documentation and training.</li><li>Support the SOC in maturing their use of Darktrace and Defender for detection and investigation.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are looking for a Technical Architect with SC or DV Clearance to join our team in a hybrid work model. Our company focuses on cutting-edge security solutions, and this role offers the opportunity to lead the architecture and delivery of advanced detection technologies that enhance threat visibility and improve incident response capabilities. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to modern security operations.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Proven experience leading security technology projects at enterprise scale.</li><li>Strong understanding of network architecture, identity systems, cloud security, endpoint security, and behavioural analytics.</li><li>Experience with SIEM/SOAR integration, telemetry pipelines, and incident response workflows.</li><li>Ability to design and articulate secure, resilient, and operationally viable solutions.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight of Network Detection & Response (NDR) and Extended Detection & Response (XDR) solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender.</li><li>Ensure secure, scalable, and successful implementation of advanced detection technologies.</li><li>Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders.</li><li>Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across various environments.</li><li>Create high-level and low-level solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.</li><li>Develop data ingestion, telemetry, and integration patterns between Darktrace, Defender, and existing security stacks.</li><li>Produce architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation.</li><li>Lead technical delivery workstreams and provide assurance across engineering teams.</li><li>Oversee deployment and configuration of Darktrace sensors and monitoring coverage.</li><li>Guide onboarding and tuning of Microsoft Defender XDR modules.</li><li>Ensure correct enablement of telemetry, detection logic, and baselining across platforms.</li><li>Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance of detection capabilities.</li><li>Integrate Darktrace and Defender outputs into SIEM and ticketing systems.</li><li>Work with SOC and automation teams to design response workflows and escalation paths.</li><li>Establish architectural guardrails, configuration baselines, and security standards.</li><li>Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks throughout the delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Provide expert guidance on product best practices and future roadmap opportunities.</li><li>Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Defender XDR programmes.</li><li>Support programme planning, capacity forecasting, and cost modelling.</li><li>Ensure effective handover to operational teams with documentation and training.</li><li>Support the SOC in maturing their use of Darktrace and Defender for detection and investigation.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Architect</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>Security</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are looking for a Technical Architect with SC or DV Clearance to join our team in a hybrid work model. Our company focuses on cutting-edge security solutions, and this role offers the opportunity to lead the architecture and delivery of advanced detection technologies that enhance threat visibility and improve incident response capabilities. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to modern security operations.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>