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# SOC Architect - SC Cleared

- **Company:** Stott and May
- **Location:** Surrey, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £184,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Zachman Framework, Cyber Threat Analysis, Togaf, SC Clearance, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/soc-architect/stott-may-professional-search-limited-job107939122

## About the Role

Proven experience in SOC Architecture within a senior role.
Experience designing, building, and deploying SOC technology, including at least two of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Vulnerability Management, or Threat Intelligence.
Strong understanding of Security Operations best practice, secure architecture principles, and risk assessment.
Experience with on-premises and cloud security architectures.
Experience working with Government systems and senior stakeholders.
Familiarity with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman.
Experience across Agile, Lean, iterative/incremental, and Waterfall delivery environments.
Defence experience highly desirable.
Current UK SC clearance essential.

Important
The role is Surrey-based with travel to client sites. The current on-site requirement is 1-2 days every 2 weeks, but this may increase to a couple of weeks per month as the project ramps up. Candidates must be flexible and willing to travel.

If you are a senior SOC Architect with strong Defence or Government experience, we would be keen to hear from you.

## Description

Engage with client stakeholders to define security requirements, including accreditation requirements.
Architect SOC solutions and contribute to CONOPS, high-level, low-level, and deployment-level designs.
Support the design, deployment, and configuration of security tools.
Assess existing SOC deployments and client capabilities to improve security maturity.
Lead solution architecture across the SOC lifecycle, from concept through to deployment and operation.
Work with product specialists and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions.


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