Contract Threat Detection Engineer (Delivery Focused)
Our client is seeking a contract Threat Detection Engineer to support the ongoing delivery of detection engineering activities within a busy SOC environment. This role is centred on hands-on engineering and execution, ensuring detection content, automations, and integrations are delivered effectively and aligned to operational priorities.
Working closely with threat hunting and SOC teams, you will translate detection requirements into practical outcomes, contributing directly to sprint-based delivery and continuous service improvement. This is a highly technical role suited to someone who enjoys building, tuning, and optimising detection capabilities across modern security platforms.
Key Responsibilities
1. Develop and deliver detection content in line with sprint priorities and operational requirements
2. Create and refine SIEM correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to enhance proactive threat detection and monitoring
3. Build, deploy, and maintain automated playbooks across SOAR and related security platforms
4. Integrate threat intelligence sources, security tools, and custom logic into automated workflows
5. Continuously tune and optimise SIEM rules and SOAR playbooks to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
6. Integrate internal and third-party systems w...