11620CA1
£55k per year + On call + Bonus
SOC Engineer
Milton Keynes
SC Clearance Sponsorship Available
£65,000 package
We’re seeking a hands‑on SOC Engineer to join a growing Cyber Security Operations Centre supporting a diverse portfolio of customers across multiple sectors.
This is a specialist SOC Engineering position focused on building, maintaining, and optimising the tools, telemetry, detections, and automation that enable SOC Analysts to identify and respond to threats effectively. This is not a generalist cyber security role.
Key Responsibilities
* Administer and optimise Microsoft Sentinel (or equivalent SIEM), including log ingestion, parsing, normalisation, and retention.
* Develop and maintain SOAR workflows and automation using Azure Logic Apps, Python, PowerShell, Bash, and KQL.
* Onboard and manage security telemetry from a range of data sources.
* Design, implement, and tune detection rules to improve alert quality and reduce false positives.
* Conduct proactive threat hunting using SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence sources.
* Support incident investigations, containment, and response activities.
* Monitor and maintain the health of SOC tooling, sensors, agents, and log pipelines.
* Produce documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.
Skills & Experience
* Experience engineering and supporting SIEM platforms, ideally Microsoft Sentinel.
* Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, KQL).
* Experience with SOAR technologies and security automation.
* Knowledge of detection engineering and threat hunting.
* Strong understanding of Windows and Linux logging.
* Good networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and proxies.
* Experience within a SOC, NOC, or 24/7 operational environment.
* Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, CVEs, and vulnerability management.
* Exposure to cloud security monitoring across Azure, AWS, or Microsoft 365.
Desirable Certifications
* Microsoft SC-200
* CompTIA Security+ / CySA+
* ISC2 CC or CISSP
* GIAC GCIA
* CEH
* Cisco CyberOps or Fortinet certifications
What’s on Offer?
* Opportunity to work within a mature and growing SOC environment.
* Exposure to a wide range of customer environments and technologies.
* Security Clearance sponsorship available for eligible candidates.
* Clear opportunities to contribute to automation, detection engineering, and SOC improvement initiatives.
Location: Milton Keynes (full-time onsite)
Working Pattern: Shift rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays on‑call support.
We are an equal opportunities organisation.
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