SOC Service Architect in Woking

hackajob is partnering directly with BAE Systems Digital Intelligence to hire for this role. Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Guildford || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley. BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Role Description: BAE Systems have been contracted to undertake the design and build of a dedicated Security Operations Centre (SOC) to support the cyber defence of a major international defence programme. The information, systems and networks to be protected will be a mix of Microsoft Cloud services and on-premises data centres straddling multiple regions and classification levels. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual with excellent technical and client-facing skills, to act as SOC Service Architect to lead, architect and design of Security Operations Centre solutions delivered to customers.

This is a senior role and the individual will be expected to lead and shape Service aspects of solutions across People, Policy and Process, Technology and Physical Infrastructure layers and help lead teams to meet requirements and achieve objectives.

• Engage with client stakeholders to understand and/or define security requirements, including any accreditation requirements.
• Lead the Service aspects of the architecture and design for SOC solutions (across people, process, technology and physical layers) including input to CONOPS, high level designs, low level designs and deployment level designs.
• Service aspects of engineering leadership and engineering management for delivery of Security Operations Centre operational services through all stages of the engineering lifecycle from concept, through requirements definition, design & build to transition into service operation.
• Contribute to engineering leadership and management for solutions delivered to customers.
• Contribute to the development of solution architectures (across service, people, process, technology and physical layers) in collaboration with other design team members.
• Understand and leverage BAE Systems experience, IP and expertise, with support of product and subject matter experts, to deliver secure solutions.

Core Duties:

• Solution architecture and design of service aspects of Security Operations Centre solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
• Engineering leadership and management for design, build, deployment and operation of Security Operations Centre operational services.
• Understanding of industry best practice in Security Operations for Services, People, Policy and Process.
• Understanding of common threats and mitigation techniques.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and vulnerability management.
• Knowledge of OnPrem technology architectures including: Security controls and detection tools & networking and secure network architectures.
• Recognised ITSM certification (e.g. ITIL).
• Good knowledge and experience of common Enterprise ICT services.
• Experience working with Government systems and senior stakeholders.

The Team: We work hard and often go the extra mile, but we recognise people's efforts and that everyone has a life outside of work. We encourage people to speak up if they want to rotate to a new project.

Why BAE Systems: This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture which values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.