***SC Cleared***
SOC Architect
3 Month contract initially + Great scope for extension
Based: 2 days p/w onsite maximum = Bristol
Rate: £550 - £810 p/d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference.
We have a great opportunity for a SOC Architect to join the team.
The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a high-level design for a SOC, including associated tooling (e.g. SIEM solution) to support a multi-vendor cloud based back office implementation

Key Skills & Experience:
Industry best practice for SOC service and solution design.
Working with organisations with heightened threat response requirements (e.g. UK Defence & Central Government) Evaluation and selection of security tools that meet the organisations SOC requirements.
High Level Design of security infrastructure and tools to support a SOC's mission of monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to cyber threats.
Knowledge of the following policies and process
(required):
NIST
NCSC SOC Guidance
NCSC CAF (CNI)
(nice to have):
MoD JSP 440
MoD JSP 503
MoD JSP 45

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.