Technical Architect (NDR)
Clearance Requirements: Minimum SC clearance (DV preferred)
Contract Length: 12 months initially, with an option to extend
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Milton Keynes
Resource Requirements
1. Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight for NDR and XDR solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender
2. Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with security strategy, operating models, and business objectives
3. Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
4. Produce high-level and low-level solution designs aligned to enterprise architecture standards, secure-by-design principles, and regulatory requirements
5. Develop architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation to support long-term maintainability
6. Lead technical delivery workstreams, providing guidance and assurance to engineering teams
7. Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Microsoft Defender XDR programmes
8. Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership, security teams, and operational stakeholders
9. Support...