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# Managing Security Architect (SOC)

- **Company:** Searchability
- **Location:** Farnborough, United Kingdom
- **Salary:** £95,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.securityclearedjobs.com/job/802087201/managing-security-architect-soc-/

## About the Role

* Proven experience in SOC security architecture within an enterprise or MSSP environment.
 * Strong understanding of SIEM technologies, detection engineering, security monitoring and incident response.
 * Experience developing technical architecture strategies, roadmaps and transformation plans.
 * Knowledge of security governance, risk management and assurance frameworks.
 * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and operational change., Managing Security Architect, SOC Architect, Security Architecture, SOC Transformation, SIEM, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, MSSP, CREST, Security Governance, NSD

## Description

Our client is an established organisation delivering advanced cyber security services across complex environments. With a continued focus on strengthening its security operations capabilities, they are seeking an experienced Managing Security Architect to take ownership of SOC architecture and drive meaningful technical and operational improvements.

THE BENEFITS

 * Opportunity to lead SOC architecture and transformation initiatives
 * Influence technology strategy, platform development and operational maturity
 * Work alongside experienced security professionals and senior stakeholders

THE MANAGING SECURITY ARCHITECT ROLE
As Managing Security Architect, you will take ownership of the SOC's technical architecture, ensuring security platforms, integrations, detection capabilities and operating models remain effective, scalable and aligned with business requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

 * Develop SOC architecture strategies and technical roadmaps, identifying opportunities to improve existing technologies and processes.
 * Provide architectural oversight of SIEM platforms, security tooling, integrations and detection engineering capabilities.
 * Evaluate emerging technologies, including AI and automation, to improve SOC efficiency and analyst effectiveness.
 * Define architectural standards, review technical designs and support security governance and CREST accreditation requirements.
 * Collaborate with SOC leadership, engineers and analysts to drive operational transformation and influence architectural decisions.