Datasource Recruitment
Security Operations Center Architect
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
SOC Architect – London or Greater Manchester – Hybrid – Permanent
37.5 hours per week – £39,100 - £95,000 (multiple levels available) – SC or DV Clearance
Our client is one of the most recognised names in digital and technology consultancy — a firm operating at serious scale. You'll be joining a team that's passionate about cyber security, comfortable working at pace, and focused on solving the toughest security challenges facing major organisations today.
The work spans detection and response, operating model design, SIEM and SOAR tooling, and everything in between. You'll need deep hands-on experience in security operations architecture, a solid grasp of architecture frameworks like TOGAF, and real-world exposure to SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Working Patterns and Location
- Hybrid – 2-3 days on site per week
The Key Responsibilities of a SOC Architect
- Design and continuously improve detection and response capabilities for clients.
- Define architectural blueprints to guide engineers on implementation and tooling.
- Lead threat detection and response strategies, deciding the best course of action against threats.
- Develop processes, governance and ways of working to support the target operating model.
- Collaborate with Engineers and Threat Hunters to analyse dashboard data and drive continuous improvement.
- Lead migration and implementation strategies and plans for security solutions.
- Research emerging tools and approaches to keep detection and response capabilities cutting edge.
- Support clients in evolving their security operating models and refining tooling selection.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Key Skills Required
- Strong experience in Security Operations architecture and detection and response design.
- Solid understanding of Security Operations Centres and working within or alongside a SOC.
- Experience producing High Level Design and Low Level Design documentation for security solutions.
- Experience working with architecture frameworks, ideally TOGAF.
- Hands-on experience with multiple SIEM and SOAR platforms, preferably Google SecOps.
- Experience with EDR, XDR and NDR tooling such as CrowdStrike, Corelight or Microsoft Defender XDR.
- Experience working across hyperscaler cloud environments.
- Strong written, verbal and presentation skills — comfortable engaging from end users to board level.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working within Agile, DevOps or Kanban delivery environments.
- Professional Cloud Architect Certification from a major hyperscaler provider.
- Experience in a consultancy or client-facing advisory environment.
- Relevant cyber security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
Benefits
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our client offers a range of benefits for permanent workers, as well as an excellent salary you will receive the following:
- 26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
- Pension contribution matched up to 8%.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Overseas Working Policy – If you have the right to work in another country, you can request up to 20 days each year to work remotely.
- Yearly On Target Bonus.
- Season Ticket Loans.
- Paid professional subscription.
- Life Assurance.
Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.
Recommend a Friend
If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every friend you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £200 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers & gift your friend £100 in Love to Shop Gift Vouchers as well!
You will be required to hold a minimum of SC Clearance. If you do not hold an active SC Clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.
(c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2026.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location