Salary: £70,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience leading security technology projects at enterprise scale. Strong understanding of network architecture, identity systems, cloud security, endpoint security, and behavioural analytics. Experience with SIEM/SOAR integration, telemetry pipelines, and incident response workflows. Ability to design and articulate secure, resilient, and operationally viable solutions. Responsibilities: 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. Ensure secure, scalable, and successful implementation of advanced detection technologies. Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders. Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across various environments. Create high-level and low-level solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. Develop data ingestion, telemetry, and integration patterns between Darktrace, Defender, and existing security stacks. Produce architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation. Lead technical delivery workstreams and provide assurance across engineering teams. Oversee deployment and configuration of Darktrace sensors and monitoring coverage. Guide onboarding and tuning of Microsoft Defender XDR modules. Ensure correct enablement of telemetry, detection logic, and baselining across platforms. Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance of detection capabilities. Integrate Darktrace and Defender outputs into SIEM and ticketing systems. Work with SOC and automation teams to design response workflows and escalation paths. Establish architectural guardrails, configuration baselines, and security standards. Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks throughout the delivery lifecycle. Provide expert guidance on product best practices and future roadmap opportunities. Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Defender XDR programmes. Support programme planning, capacity forecasting, and cost modelling. Ensure effective handover to operational teams with documentation and training. Support the SOC in maturing their use of Darktrace and Defender for detection and investigation. Technologies: Architect Cloud Support Network Security More: 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. last updated 9 week of 2026