Do you want to help shape the future of our SOC? This is your chance to take ownership of the end‑to‑end SOC architecture, guiding how our platforms, detections and controls evolve to meet client, regulatory and business needs. You will influence how our services grow, introduce new technologies and strengthen a security‑by‑design culture.
This hybrid role involves two days per week in either Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough.
You do need to be eligible for SC and DV Clearance.
What you'll be doing:
1. Owning the SOC architecture to ensure designs, integrations and operating models meet regulatory and assurance requirements.
2. Documenting high and low‑level security control designs and defining testing needs.
3. Setting and governing standards for detection content, including rules, use cases and correlation logic.
4. Acting as the technical authority for client security designs and technology roadmaps.
5. Leading SOC maturity work to support CREST accreditation.
6. Identifying and introducing technologies that enhance analyst effectiveness, including automation and AI.
What you’ll bring:
7. Experience designing or owning security architectures within SOC, MSSP or complex security environments.
8. Strong understanding of detection and SOC operations.
9. Ability to oversee security platforms and integrations holistically.
10. Knowledge of governance, compliance and accreditation requirements such as CREST.
11. Experience assuring technical architectures using secure design principles.
It would be great if you had:
12. SC or DV clearance.
If you’re interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Permanent.
Location: Hybrid fixed – 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead or Farnborough.
Security Clearance Level: SC cleared and eligible for DV clearance.
Internal Recruiter: Jane.
Salary: Up to £90,000.
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, and pension.