SOC Engineer

A versatile engineering role within the SOC responsible for supporting and improving multiple security technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR tooling. The role focuses on enabling SOC operations through integrations, improvements, and hands-on engineering support across the security stack., Support configuration and maintenance of SOC tooling - SIEM, SOAR, EDR, VM

Assist with onboarding and integration of new data sources and security tools

Perform basic tuning and optimisation across multiple platforms

Support detection engineers with implementation and testing of use cases

Troubleshoot issues across the SOC technology stack

Assist in automation efforts, including simple SOAR playbooks and scripts

Work with analysts to improve alert quality and operational workflows

Support incident response with tooling, data access, and containment actions

Maintain documentation and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Act as a flexible engineering resource across SOC functions

Please Note. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of security clearance which typically requires 10 years continuous UK address history, usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK, and a declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application., Broad understanding of SOC tools and security operations

Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.)

Familiarity with log analysis and alerting concepts

Strong troubleshooting and adaptability across different technologies

Good collaboration and communication skills

Role Requirements
Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

The following skills and experience are essential for this role
Experience

3-5 years experience in SOC, security engineering, or related roles

Exposure to multiple security tools (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, network security tools)

Certifications (Desirable)

Splunk Core Certified Power User

EDR certifications such as CrowdStrike Falcon Admin, SentinelOne Admin, etc.

Security+, GIAC GSOC, GMON

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