Senior Network Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£48,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2135 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,500, and Technopride Ltd is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, Focus on solution design and architecture rather than security operations). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2135 Cyber security professionals Most likely code | £34,000 | £38,800 | £43,700 | £48,500 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Security Solution Architect with strong expertise in designing, documenting, and integrating security solutions across cloud and on-premises environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience producing high-level designs, developing secure solution architectures, and ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive Solution Design Documents (SDDs) for security solutions in alignment with enterprise architecture principles and security policies.
- Design and architect security solutions across multiple domains, including:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Endpoint Security (EDR, MDM, Endpoint Management tools)
- Cloud and On-Premises Security Architectures
- Create high-level and detailed architectural designs for complex security initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—IT operations, application teams, compliance, and risk management—to gather requirements and translate them into secure and scalable technical designs.
- Evaluate, recommend, and integrate security tools, products, and technologies based on business and technical needs.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to regulatory, compliance, and data privacy requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
- Provide architectural guidance, technical oversight, and documentation to support implementation teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends, evolving threat landscapes, and best practices to continuously improve security solution designs.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Demonstrated experience creating high-level security solution designs and authoring detailed technical documentation.
- Proven expertise in designing solutions across multiple security domains including DLP, SIEM, IAM, and Endpoint Security.
- Strong background in security architecture or solution design, with at least 3+ years in a dedicated security architecture role.
- Proficiency in designing and integrating security tools across AWS, GCP, and Azure cloud platforms.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Strong understanding of frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, TOGAF, and other security architecture methodologies.
- Excellent documentation skills with experience producing SDDs, architecture diagrams, and technical specifications.
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, or cloud-security certifications related to AWS or Azure.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Technopride Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Cyber security professionals (SOC 2135) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~30k in sample- Middle half £43,680–69,316
- Median £51,376
- Going rate £48,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,000–43,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Technopride Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2135 going rate of £48,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.