SOC Engineer
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Work Pattern: Full Time (Mon - Fri - 9 - 5:30)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Security Operations Engineer to join a UK-based Managed Security Service Provider, supporting their growing client base across multiple industry verticals. Their SOC delivers around the clock protective monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities utilising industry‑leading technology.
This is a hybrid role based in Sheffield, requiring two days per week in the office. There is also potential to be on‑call as the SOC operates 24x7x365.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor and respond to security incidents using industry‑leading tooling, providing advice and guidance to clients targeted by cyber‑attacks.
* Produce accurate and timely incident reports for both internal and client‑facing audiences.
* Deploy and configure SIEM, EDR, and Vulnerability Management tools as part of client onboarding.
* Perform malware analysis and event correlation to extract and operationalise Indicators of Compromise.
* Develop new detection rules and automation to enhance monitoring capabilities.
* Act as a technical escalation point and mentor for junior SOC team members.
* Contribute to security policy, SOC procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Deliver demos to prospective clients and assist with scoping engagements.
Requirements
* Experience working within a SOC or similar security operations environment.
* Strong communication skills and confidence in a client‑facing role.
* Certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, AZ-500, or SC-100 are highly desirable.
* Experience with any of the following: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, USM Anywhere, SentinelOne, Tenable IO.
Benefits
* Salary £45,000-£50,000
* Hybrid working (2 days per week in office)
* Standard UK office hours – no shift work
Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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