NCC Group
Principal Solution Architect
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Principal Solution Architect
Principal Solution Architect
Application Deadline: 17 July 2026
Department: Sales
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: GBR Manchester, Hardman Boulevard
Reporting To: Andy Jarvis
About the Role
The Principal Solution Architect is a senior technical role within NCC Group’s Sales Engineering & Field Strategy team, responsible for shaping and delivering complex, high-value cyber security solutions across both professional and managed services.
This role acts as a technical authority and strategic partner to clients, translating business challenges into secure, scalable, and commercially viable solutions. The Principal Solution Architect also plays a critical role in mentoring and developing the wider Solution Architect team, providing technical guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to ensure consistency, innovation, and excellence in solution delivery.
Acting as a role model and escalation point, they foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical curiosity across the team.
This position demands a blend of deep technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong interpersonal skills—to influence stakeholders, support sales activities, and drive the evolution of NCC Group’s service offerings in response to emerging threats and market demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of technical solution designs and bid responses for large-scale client opportunities, integrating services across NCC Group’s offerings
- Provide expert technical solution consultancy, including scope definition, approach, dependencies, assumptions, and cost modelling aligned with governance processes
- Act as a senior technical advisor in client engagements, translating business needs into actionable cybersecurity solutions
- Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with client requirements and internal capabilities
- Own the quality assurance of client-facing documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and technical integrity
- Mentor and support Solution Architects, acting as a technical escalation point
- Identify market trends and gaps to inform service development and maintain a competitive advantage
- Contribute to account planning and opportunity development, supporting strategic growth initiatives
- Deliver internal training and briefings on NCC Group services, research, and intellectual property
- Represent NCC Group at client meetings, conferences, and industry events, occasionally requiring national travel
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Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Recommended Qualifications
- Proven experience in designing and delivering complex cybersecurity solutions in a pre-sales or consulting capacity
- Strong understanding of:
- Network architecture
- IT infrastructure
- Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
- Emerging technologies
- Deep knowledge of:
- Cybersecurity threats
- Threat actors and mitigation strategies
- Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies and outcomes
- Demonstrated experience with at least two of the following frameworks:
- NIST
- ISO 27001
- PCI DSS
- CIS Controls
Commercial & Leadership Skills
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance client needs and profitability
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders
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Technical Competencies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools
- Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent demonstrable expertise
Desired Experience
- Experience in integrating cybersecurity solutions into enterprise environments
- Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements across different sectors (e.g., healthcare, finance, public sector)
- Exposure to managed security services and operational security models
- Experience working with international clients and multi-region solution deployments
- Knowledge of in-region cybersecurity regulations, compliance, and privacy frameworks
Job Benefits
We foster a high-performance culture balanced with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
Work-Life Balance
- Flexible Working: Flexible options to balance work and personal life
- Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days annually
- Special Time Off: Time for major life events (e.g., marriage, grandparents, new pets)
Well-being & Financial Support
- Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
- Financial & Investment Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Share Save Scheme
- Family Planning:
- Generous maternity and paternity leave
- Support for fertility treatments
Community & Wellness
- Community & Volunteering Programmes: Contribute to local causes
- Green Car Scheme: Eco-friendly vehicle options
- Cycle Scheme: Cycle-to-work benefits
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