Build the detections that stop threats in their tracks.
Were looking for a Senior SOC Engineer (Detection) to join our growing Cyber Security team. This is a hands-on engineering role where youll design and deliver high-quality detections across Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk, helping protect critical systems and clients in real time.
If you thrive on turning threat intelligence into actionable detection logicand enjoy working at the heart of a live SOCthis is your opportunity to make a real impact.
This role is Hybrid: 2 days in the Farnborough office, 3 days from home.
You do need to be eligible for SC Clearance.
What youll be doing:
1. Develop, test and deploy detection content across Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk SIEM.
2. Write and optimise detection logic using KQL and SPL.
3. Turn monitoring requirements and use cases into effective, actionable detections.
4. Tune alerts to reduce false positives and improve SOC efficiency.
5. Validate detections against telemetry and ensure accuracy.
6. Support onboarding of log sources across cloud, infrastructure, identity and network.
7. Collaborate with SOC, Threat Intelligence and Security Architecture teams.
8. Investigate detection issues and improve performance and reliability.
9. Drive continuous improvement usin...