SOC Solutions Engineer - IBM QRadar
Location: Birmingham (hybrid)
Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + bonus
Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance
We are seeking a SOC Solutions Engineer to join a growing security practice and play a pivotal role in enhancing cyber defence capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security operations, with a strong focus on IBM QRadar, threat modelling, and automation.
What You’ll Do
* Deploy, configure, and maintain IBM QRadar SIEM solutions.
* Onboard and normalise log sources across both cloud and on-premise environments.
* Develop and optimise analytical rules for advanced threat detection and behavioural analysis.
* Design and implement incident response playbooks and integrate them with SOAR platforms to automate triage and response.
* Conduct threat modelling exercises (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, Cyber Kill Chain) and translate them into actionable use cases.
* Perform in-depth investigations, coordinate incident response, and collaborate with threat intelligence teams.
* Produce dashboards, reports, and insights on security posture and incident trends.
* Support scoping and demonstrations of SOC tools for new opportunities.
* Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continual service improvements.
What We’re Looking For
* 3+ years experience in SOC/NOC Environments
* Strong experience with SIEM - IBM QRadar.
* Experience with log parsing, KQL/SPL/AQL, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).
* Solid understanding of threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
* Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.
* Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, Splunk, IBM QRadar Specialist, Chronicle Security Engineer) are advantageous.
* Cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure) and ITIL processes is desirable.
* Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
If you’re an ambitious SOC Engineer with a passion for detection engineering and security innovation – we’d love to hear from you.