NCC Group

About the Company

We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.

With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.

We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

NCC Group

Job Title

Senior Enterprise Architect

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Enterprise Architect **Role Summary:** Architect responsible for designing, maintaining, and governing the enterprise architecture within a global cyber‑security organization. The role aligns IT strategy with business objectives, drives large‑scale transformation, modernises legacy systems, and ensures architectural compliance and risk mitigation. **Expectations:** - Deliver strategic architectural vision that aligns with business goals. - Guide transformation initiatives, including application rationalisation and cloud migration. - Ensure architecture governance, compliance, and cost‑effective solutions across multiple regions. - Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and solution architects to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Identify, assess, and mitigate architectural risks and emerging technology opportunities. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and maintain enterprise architecture principles, standards, and documentation. - Develop current‑state and future‑state architecture models and transition roadmaps. - Establish architecture review boards and enforce compliance with standards. - Partner with stakeholders to understand needs, provide guidance, and communicate architectural decisions. - Oversee solution design alignment with enterprise architecture and provide input to architects and developers. - Evaluate vendor solutions, contracts, and emerging technologies for scalability, security, and cost efficiency. - Lead risk management activities and recommend mitigations for architectural risks. - Promote reuse, standardisation, and simplification of IT assets across the organization. **Required Skills:** *Functional* - Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman). - Business capability and operating model design. - Strategic planning and transformation leadership. - Governance, compliance, and risk management. - Vendor and contract evaluation. *Technical* - Architecture modelling tools (ArchiMate, Sparx EA, Bizzdesign). - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Integration technologies (APIs, microservices, ESBs). - Data architecture, management, and analytics. - Cybersecurity principles within architecture. *Personal* - Strategic thinker with business‑technical insight. - Influential communicator across diverse audiences. - Collaborative leader across cross‑functional teams. - Analytical problem‑solver and critical thinker. - Resilient, adaptable, and ethical decision‑maker. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience). - TOGAF® certification (Foundation or Certified) preferred. - Familiarity with cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) is a plus.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

30-10-2025

Company Name

NCC Group

Job Title

Senior Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job title: Senior Procurement Manager Role Summary: Lead global sourcing and category strategy for technology services, balancing internal IT spend (OPEX) and client-facing delivery services (COGS). Drive value, cost efficiency, and risk management across a global supplier portfolio, aligning with business budgets and commercial models. Expattaions: Own dual‑focused category strategy, deliver measurable value, maintain strong supplier relationships, influence internal and external stakeholders, and act as technology commercial subject‑matter expert. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and own the global technology services category strategy covering OPEX, COGS, and CAPEX. - Manage sourcing, negotiation, and commercial terms for consulting, managed services, cloud platforms, and integration partners. - Align strategies with finance, business leaders, and go‑to‑market priorities. - Balance innovation, cost, and scalability in vendor selection. - Lead supplier performance, risk, and continuity management. - Partner with sales, delivery, and solution teams to embed commercial terms into client contracts. - Drive continuous improvement, service quality, and value realization. Required Skills: - Extensive procurement/category management experience, including OPEX & COGS. - Deep knowledge of global technology services markets and vendor ecosystems. - Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills resulting in cost savings and margin improvement. - Strong analytical, communication, and influence capabilities across IT and delivery teams. - Client commercial model experience (e.g., pass‑through costs, rate cards) preferred. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Supply Chain, or related field. - Procurement or category management certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS, SCOR) are a plus.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

10-12-2025