Our IT team is made up of enthusiastic and experienced professionals who deliver cutting‑edge technology in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role sits within our Security Operations Centre (SOC), part of the wider IT Network & Security Team, which is responsible for maintaining our core security technologies alongside the underlying network infrastructure.
We are looking for an experienced SOC Engineer (or someone with comparable experience within Cyber Security) who is keen to deepen and broaden their expertise in this area. You will play a key role in monitoring, investigating and responding to security incidents, as well as helping to evolve our security tooling and processes.
We are open to considering candidates on a part time or full‑time basis
What will your role look like?
Working closely with colleagues across IT and with the IT Network & Security Manager, you will contribute to the delivery of the IT Business Plan and support the firm in maintaining a strong and resilient security posture.
Our firm invests in the latest industry‑leading technologies to support the delivery of our innovative business solutions. We adopt integrated ways of working, such as DevOps, and use Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage our workload effectively.
Though this is a varied role, your key tasks will include:
* Responding to all security incidents generated by the SIEM platform, as well as incidents detected outside of SIEM (including those logged via the Service Desk).
* Participating in the design and development of workflows to automate responses to security incidents, using scripting languages such as PowerShell and Python where required.
* Supporting the day‑to‑day operation and configuration of the SIEM platform.
* Producing and maintaining documentation covering all aspects of the SIEM platform, including log configuration, incident runbooks and automation workflows.
* Working collaboratively with fellow team members and the IT Network & Security Manager to build strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
* Evaluating and recommending new technologies in relation to Security Incident and Event Management.
* Driving continuous improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements, controls and procedures to support our ISO‑27001 Information Security accreditation.
* Adhering to the firm’s Information Security standards, policies and procedures, ensuring they are embedded in everything we do.
* Maintaining an awareness of, or contributing experience in, cloud security technologies.
Key Technologies You’ll Work With Include
* Security Incident & Event Management (SIEM) – ideally Rapid7, though similar platforms will be considered
* Security Orchestration, Automation & Response (SOAR)
* API / plugin integration
* Scripting (PowerShell / Python)
* Microsoft Office 365 (across its various modules)
* Microsoft Azure
Desirable Exposure Includes
* Firewalls, DLP and Anti‑Virus solutions
* Vulnerability management tools
* Web filtering and email gateways
* PKI infrastructure
* Remote access / VPN technologies
* Secure file transfer solutions
* Microsoft technologies (Server, Hyper‑V, PowerShell)
* Virtualisation platforms
To enjoy and succeed in this role, you will have:
* A genuine passion for developing a career within security infrastructure, working hands‑on with industry‑leading technologies.
* Experience implementing and supporting security infrastructure, particularly SIEM platforms, ideally with scripting experience.
* Strong documentation and technical writing skills.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team and to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non‑technical colleagues.
* Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum environment (beneficial but not essential).
* Confidence working in partnership with technology providers (such as Microsoft) to deliver projects and improvements.
Qualifications
* A degree in IT or equivalent relevant experience.
Certifications (advantageous But Not Essential)
* Security+ / Network+
* Microsoft (MCSE, MCSA, MCITP)
* Check Point (CCSA, CCSE)
* Cisco (CCNA)
* CEH
Knowledge
* In‑depth understanding of security principles.
* Information Security Management, including ISO‑27001.
* Ideally some scripting experience (PowerShell and/or Python).
We would also encourage applications from candidates who perhaps do not possess all the attributes and experience listed above but are competent with the majority and would be able to quickly develop the additional skills and experience required in post with our full support. We would also love to hear about other knowledge and experience you may have that is not listed but could be of interest.
In addition to a competitive salary and access to our profit share scheme, we offer:
* A flexible selection of employee benefits, so you can choose a package that best matches your lifestyle and needs.
* A collaborative and encouraging work environment where your thinking and ideas are encouraged.
* On‑site mental health and wellbeing assistance.
* A commitment to helping you develop both personally and professionally, with mentoring opportunities and access to our award‑winning learning portal, Aspire.
* Regular social activities, in addition to three days paid volunteering leave each year and a day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
* Hybrid working so you can enjoy the positive wellbeing of working from home as well as the benefits of meeting colleagues in our sociable, modern office environments – with the expectation of two ‘in‑office’ days per week.
* A flexible working window, allowing colleagues the freedom to work flexibly between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
Please note we recruit on a rolling basis so early applications are recommended to avoid disappointment.
About Us
Together, we’ve been building better futures for over 100 years. For our people, our clients and their people, our communities and the environment. We thrive on tackling complex problems. And we believe those problems are best solved by diverse teams – diverse in skills, approaches and backgrounds. Our independence lets our people be themselves and think freely, while working in a collaborative, supportive environment. We love innovative, independent thinking and want everyone to share their ideas.
Working alongside employers, trustees and financial services institutions, we offer pensions, investments, benefits and risk consulting services, as well as data and technology solutions. With over 1000 employees and counting, we’re one of the leading consultancies in our field and are proud to be recognised by numerous industry awards.
We’re committed to developing our people and encourage everyone to carve out their own career path. We’ve many colleagues who started out in one team in the business and have ended up somewhere completely different, having had the chance to develop new skills and explore new passions.
We are continually working to improve our inclusive culture and employ diverse talent. We therefore welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, which includes but isn’t limited to: age, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, marital or civil partnership status, neurodiversity, religion, sexual orientation, and socio‑economic background.
Our hybrid working model offers the best of both worlds – home working as well as a fun, collaborative office environment – meaning flexible working patterns to accommodate individual needs. Find out more about our careers here.
If you need any assistance in relation to a personal requirement, medical condition or neurological difference during our selection process, then please let us know.
Together, we can make this the best job you’ll ever have.
We Offer
Our culture
We live and breathe our four values – friendly, confident, partnering and straightforward – and genuinely care about out people, clients, community and the environment.
Job satisfaction
Every employee can genuinely make a difference and contribute towards achieving our purpose – together, building better futures. Whether that’s helping our clients build more secure financial futures, using your 3 days volunteering or helping us reduce our carbon footprint.
Reward and wellbeing
We offer competitive salaries, a share of company profits and an award‑winning benefits package. We also take your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing seriously, both in and outside of work.
Flexible working
We trust our people to work in a pattern that suits their circumstances with a healthy balance of home and office working.
Latest technology
We use the most up‑to‑date technology and software to match our ground‑breaking business solutions that make life easier for us and our clients.
Career development
There is no linear path – learning opportunities are plentiful and empower you to carve out your own career.
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