Job Description
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
* Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight for NDR and XDR solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender
* Work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with security strategy, operating models, and business objectives
* Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments
* Produce high-level and low-level solution designs aligned to enterprise architecture standards, secure-by-design principles, and regulatory requirements
* Develop architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation to support long-term maintainability
* Lead technical delivery workstreams, providing guidance and assurance to engineering teams
* Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Microsoft Defender XDR programmes
* Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to senior leadership, security teams, and operational stakeholders
* Support programme planning activities, including capacity forecasting, licensing strategy, and cost modelling
* Ensure effective transition to operations, including documentation, training, dashboards, and runbooks
* Demonstrate deep technical expertise in Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR platforms
* Possess strong knowledge of network architecture, identity systems, cloud security, endpoint security, and behavioural analytics
* Have experience integrating SIEM/SOAR solutions, telemetry pipelines, and incident response workflows
* Ability to design and clearly articulate secure, resilient, and operationally sustainable solutions