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 8 week of 2026