[Hiring] Principal Solution Architect @NCC Group

Role Description

The Principal Solution Architect is a senior technical role within NCC Group’s Sales Engineering & Field Strategy team, responsible for shaping and delivering complex, high-value cyber security solutions across both professional and managed services. This role serves as a technical authority and strategic partner to clients, translating business challenges into secure, scalable, and commercially viable solutions.

In addition to leading solution design and client engagements, the Principal Solution Architect plays a key role in mentoring and developing the wider team of Solution Architects. They provide technical guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to ensure consistency, innovation, and excellence in solution delivery. Acting as a role model and escalation point, they foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical curiosity across the team.

This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders, support sales activities, and drive the evolution of NCC Group’s service offerings in response to emerging threats and market demands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex cyber security solutions in a pre-sales or consulting capacity.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and emerging technologies.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity threats, threat actors, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with penetration testing methodologies and outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience with at least two of the following frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CIS Controls.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance client needs and profitability.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent demonstrable expertise.

Requirements

• Experience in integrating cybersecurity solutions into enterprise environments.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements across different sectors.
• Exposure to managed security services and operational security models.
• Experience working with international clients and multi-region solution deployments.
• Knowledge of in-region cyber security regulations, compliance and privacy frameworks.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Financial & Investment
• 401k
• Life Assurance
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Community & Volunteering Programmes
• Employee Referral Program
• Lifestyle & Wellness - Health Insurance contributions available
• Learning & Development