We’re currently looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer (Contract) to join a forward-thinking local authority cyber team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and optimising a newly outsourced SOC partnership with NCC Group, leveraging Splunk and CrowdStrike to strengthen security operations.
Contract: 6 months
Start: ASAP
Location: Local Authority (LBH)
What you’ll be doing:
* Leading CrowdStrike Falcon deployment, configuration, and optimisation
* Enhancing Splunk SIEM dashboards, alerts, and threat detection capabilities
* Acting as a senior escalation point for incident response
* Driving SOAR automation to improve response times
* Conducting proactive threat hunting
* Upskilling internal teams across CrowdStrike, Splunk, and security analysis
What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years in Cyber Security Engineering or SOC (Tier 3 level)
* Strong hands-on experience with CrowdStrike (Falcon)
* Advanced Splunk (SPL + Enterprise Security) expertise
* Solid understanding of networks, cloud (AWS/Azure), and MITRE ATT&CK
* Bonus: Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing experience
Certifications (desirable):
* Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (highly preferred)
* CrowdStrike certifications (CCFA, CCFR, CCSE)
* CISSP, GCIH, or similar
If you’re a senior engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of SOC optimisation, threat detection, and automation, this role offers real impact from day one.
📩 Drop me a message or email your CV to discuss further.