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Principal Solution ArchitectNCC Group • Manchester, England, UK
Principal Solution Architect

Principal Solution Architect

NCC Group • Manchester, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
The Principal Solution Architect is a senior technical role within NCC Groups 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 Groups service offerings in response to emerging threats and market demands.

Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the creation of technical solution designs and bid responses for large-scale client opportunities integrating services across NCC Groups offerings.
  • Provide expert technical solution consultancy including scope definition approach dependencies assumptions and cost modelling aligned with governance processes.
  • Act as a senior technical advisor in client engagements translating business needs into actionable cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborate with Sales Delivery and Product Management teams to ensure alignment of proposed solutions with client requirements and internal capabilities.
  • Own the quality assurance of client-facing documentation ensuring clarity accuracy and technical integrity.
  • Mentor and support Solution Architects acting as a technical escalation point.
  • Identify market trends and gaps to inform service development and maintain competitive advantage.
  • Contribute to account planning and opportunity development supporting strategic growth initiatives.
  • Deliver internal training and briefings on NCC Group services research and intellectual property.
  • Represent NCC Group at client meetings conferences and industry events occasionally requiring national travel.


Skills Knowledge & Expertise


  • 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.
Desired 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


Job Benefits


We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
  • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
  • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
  • Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.
  • Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
  • Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
  • Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like getting married/entering into a civil partnership becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
  • Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.



Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Sales
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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