Security Engineer £450 - £500/day Inside IR35 GBP Onsite WORKING Location: Birmingham, West Midlands - United Kingdom Type: Contract Role: Security Engineer Location: Remote (Occasional travel to Birmingham customer site - 1/2 days a month) Rate: £450 - £500/day Inside IR35 Duration: 6 months Clearance Required: Active SC Clearance required. Start Date: ASAP Project: Supporting a major critical national infrastructure initiative Overview We are seeking an experienced SOC Engineer to support a high-profile critical national infrastructure project. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in security operations, threat detection, and incident response, who thrive in fast-paced environments and understand the importance of protecting sensitive systems. This is a remote-first opportunity, with occasional travel to the customer site in Birmingham. You'll be part of a collaborative team working to ensure the security and resilience of vital infrastructure systems. Key Responsibilities Monitor and analyse security events from various sources including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools. Perform threat hunting and forensic investigations to identify and mitigate risks. Develop and maintain SIEM use cases, dashboards, and alerting mechanisms. Respond to security incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and provide remediation recommendations. Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to improve detection and response capabilities. Maintain documentation for incident handling, playbooks, and operational procedures. Support compliance efforts and contribute to audit readiness. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a SOC or similar security operations role. Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar). Familiarity with threat intelligence, malware analysis, and incident response frameworks. Understanding of network protocols, Windows/Linux systems, and cloud environments. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Active SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it. Why Join? Contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project. Flexible remote working with occasional site visits. Competitive day rate inside IR35. Work alongside seasoned security professionals in a mission-critical environment. Reference: AMC/JWH/SEB1 jawh