Principal Solution Architect

About the role

Join NCC Group as a Principal Solution Architect, a senior technical role responsible for shaping and delivering complex cyber security solutions. You will serve as a technical authority and strategic partner to clients, translating business challenges into secure, scalable, and commercially viable solutions. Additionally, you will mentor and develop the wider team of Solution Architects, providing technical guidance, coaching, and quality assurance. This role requires deep technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong interpersonal skills. Key missions: Lead the creation of technical solution designs and bid responses for large-scale client opportunities, integrating services across NCC Group’s offerings.. Act as a senior technical advisor in client engagements, translating business needs into actionable cybersecurity solutions.. Mentor and support Solution Architects, acting as a technical escalation point, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical curiosity across the team. Profile: - 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 - 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 - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools - Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present technical content to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders - Deep knowledge of cybersecurity threats, threat actors, and mitigation strategies - Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent demonstrable expertise - Strong understanding of network architecture, IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS), and emerging technologies - Proven experience in designing and delivering complex cyber security solutions in a pre-sales or consulting capacity - 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