SOC Service Architect

Job City: Guildford Professional Area: Security Job Req ID: 123100 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. Job Title: SOC Service Architect Location: Guildford, Frimley - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Who we are Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you . 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. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions such as your nationality, any nationalities which you previously may have held and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are able to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being. 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. Job City: Guildford Professional Area: Security Job Req ID: 123100