Solution Architect in Manchester

Fox-IT is dedicated to making the world safer and more secure. We contribute to society's safety with our technical and innovative solutions. Our team includes hackers, defence specialists, skilled developers, and trusted security consultants, all focused on organisations where cyber security is crucial. We continuously develop our skills and knowledge, embracing critical thinking and a security-focused mindset.

We are part of NCC Group, with 2000 colleagues globally, on a mission to create a safer world. Our people make this possible, forming a community of talented individuals working towards a safer future. We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential, fostering creativity and embracing diversity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering security technology consulting services to customers, including requirements capture, solution architectures, and technology integration.
• Acting as the pre-sales conduit between the client and NCC Group.
• Understanding the technical product portfolio to assist in designing and developing technical solutions.
• Undertaking technical pre-sales engagements with customers, including presenting and demonstrating NCC Group’s Extended Detection and Response, SOC, and other advanced threat solutions.
• Generating customer proposals and communicating technical risk to key stakeholders.
• Providing advice and support for security solutions to clients.
• Communicating effectively with clients at all levels.
• Supporting Sales and Accounts teams in nurturing new business wins and existing business retention.
• Eliciting customer requirements and delivering quality input into bids and proposals.
• Evangelising services, products, and technologies while developing networking relationships.
• Capturing and providing customer/business requirements and feedback on existing products.
• Influencing new technical developments within our markets.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

• A deep understanding of technology and processes related to Security Operation Centres (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft, Carbon Black, Crowdstrike).
• Experience in scoping and designing client solutions.
• Cyber Security expertise with evidence of continuous learning and up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Understanding of business and financial drivers behind security monitoring solutions.
• An analytical mind capable of visualising, conceptualising, and articulating problems and solutions.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to structure and articulate communications persuasively.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to manage key stakeholders.
• Information Security related degree or equivalent experience.

Personality Profile:

• Technical brain, commercially minded, analytical approach.
• Highly professional and respected for integrity.
• Open, honest, and a team player.
• High work rate, energy, and enthusiasm.

Job Benefits:

• Dynamic environment at the forefront of cybersecurity, where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working options.
• A favourable pension scheme, 26 vacation days (+4 mandatory days off), and 8% holiday pay.
• Development opportunities, including training, TechTalks, events, and access to Fox Academy.
• A laptop and business phone, or reimbursement for using your own phone.
• Remote work allowance and performance-based bonuses.