Principal Solution Architect (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid role based in Manchester, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global delivers professional and managed cybersecurity services.

What you will do

• Lead technical solution designs and bid responses for large-scale client opportunities across hirify.global’s services.
• Provide solution consultancy covering scope, approach, dependencies, assumptions, cost modelling, and governance alignment.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity solutions by translating business needs into actionable technical approaches.
• Collaborate with Sales, Delivery, and Product Management to align proposed solutions with client requirements and internal capabilities.
• Own the quality assurance of client-facing documentation and contribute to account planning, opportunity development, and service evolution.
• Mentor Solution Architects, provide technical escalation support, and deliver internal training on services, research, and intellectual property.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and delivering complex cybersecurity solutions in a pre-sales or consulting capacity.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, IT infrastructure, cloud platforms including Azure and 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, or CIS Controls.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance client needs with profitability.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting technical content to non-technical audiences and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technical documentation tools.
• Relevant certification such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent demonstrable expertise.

Nice to have

• Experience 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 with international clients and multi-region solution deployments.
• Knowledge of in-region cybersecurity regulations, compliance, and privacy frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment within the Sales Engineering & Field Strategy team.
• Hybrid working arrangement based in Manchester.
• Opportunity to mentor colleagues and support continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical development.