Salary: £65,000 - 75,000 per year Requirements: Strong background/experience with Microsoft Azure, MS Sentinel, and MS Defender XDR Senior-level engineering knowledge aligned to SC-200 certification, focusing on platform deployment and operational stability Deep hands-on experience with MS Sentinel and Unified Defender XDR portal in a production MSSP SOC environment Operational experience with Microsoft Defender suite components including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps, Entra ID, and Defender for Cloud Experience migrating SOC services from Microsoft Sentinel to Defender XDR Strong engineering skills in Microsoft Sentinel, including data connector onboarding and workspace architecture Expert-level KQL skills for detection engineering and platform performance Proven experience designing Logic Apps for automation in Sentinel and Defender integrations Experience in owning and evolving Microsoft security platforms as managed services Responsibilities: Lead the design and delivery of SOC-aligned security solutions, supporting customer onboarding and continuous improvement Support the full project lifecycle including solution design, technical implementation, handover, and service documentation Contribute to pre-sales activities including technical scoping, bid responses, and stakeholder presentations Deploy, configure, and tune SOC technologies across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and log pipeline tooling Develop and maintain documentation to ensure high-quality delivery Implement engineering workstreams while balancing customer requirements with internal standards Manage project handovers to ensure operational readiness Oversee lifecycle maintenance across customer environments to ensure sustained platform health Assess new technologies and service enhancements in line with evolving customer needs Track vendor product roadmaps and their impacts on SOC service delivery Communicate complex engineering concepts clearly to stakeholders Technologies: Azure Cloud Support Office 365 Security More: We are a leading organization looking for a Senior SOC Engineer who will leverage their technical expertise and leadership to enhance our security engineering services. Our team is dedicated to delivering scalable and efficient SOC infrastructure and providing outstanding support to our customers. As part of our collaborative and dynamic work environment, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development, working closely with peers to drive continuous improvement in our operations. We value innovation and adaptability, ensuring we meet evolving customer needs in a fast-paced industry. last updated 5 week of 2026