Technical Architect

- Provide end-to-end technical leadership, architecture, and delivery oversight of Network Detection & Response (NDR) and Extended Detection & Response (XDR) solutions using Darktrace and Microsoft Defender. - Ensure secure, scalable, and successful implementation of advanced detection technologies. - Collaborate closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, networking, SOC analysts, service owners, and senior stakeholders. - Define the target architecture for Darktrace NDR and Microsoft Defender XDR across various environments. - Create high-level and low-level solution designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards. - Develop data ingestion, telemetry, and integration patterns between Darktrace, Defender, and existing security stacks. - Produce architecture decision records, design patterns, and technical documentation. - Lead technical delivery workstreams and provide assurance across engineering teams. - Oversee deployment and configuration of Darktrace sensors and monitoring coverage. - Guide onboarding and tuning of Microsoft Defender XDR modules. - Ensure correct enablement of telemetry, detection logic, and baselining across platforms. - Coordinate testing, validation, and acceptance of detection capabilities. - Integrate Darktrace and Defender outputs into SIEM and ticketing systems. - Work with SOC and automation teams to design response workflows and escalation paths. - Establish architectural guardrails, configuration baselines, and security standards. - Perform technical reviews, risk assessments, and compliance checks throughout the delivery lifecycle. - Provide expert guidance on product best practices and future roadmap opportunities. - Act as the primary technical authority for Darktrace and Defender XDR programmes. - Support programme planning, capacity forecasting, and cost modelling. - Ensure effective handover to operational teams with documentation and training. - Support the SOC in maturing their use of Darktrace and Defender for detection and investigation.