SOC Engineer

SOC Engineer

Milton Keynes

We are seeking a hands-on SOC Engineer with strong SIEM and security monitoring experience to join a fast-paced Cyber Security Operations Centre.

This role requires both soft and technical skills, focused on the engineering, optimisation, and support of SOC tooling, telemetry, and detection capabilities to improve threat visibility and incident response across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, support, and tune SIEM and security monitoring platforms, including Graylog and Splunk.
• Maintain and optimise log ingestion pipelines across multiple data sources.
• Develop and refine detection rules, alerts, dashboards, and SOC playbooks.
• Support incident response, investigation, and containment activities.
• Automate SOC processes and workflows using scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Integrate new systems and infrastructure into SOC monitoring and visibility.
• Work closely with cyber engineering and infrastructure teams to improve security telemetry and operational resilience.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with SIEM, detection, response, and log management platforms.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and proxies.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, logging, and monitoring.
• Experience in SOC, NOC, or other 24/7 operational environments.
• Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Familiarity with cloud and on-premise infrastructure monitoring.
• Understanding of security frameworks and detection methodologies.

Additional Information

• Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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