Overview

We have a large SOC team with high-profile Defence sector clients. This new role is for a Senior SOC SIEM Content Engineer with broad cyber experience. If you possess robust technical abilities and are eager to apply your expertise, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Hybrid working: Hemel Hempstead OR Farnborough, 1 to 2 days per week. You need to be DV Cleared OR eligible for DV Clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop, deploy, and uphold security content (including rules, dashboards, and reports) for our SIEM system.
• Continuously monitor and analyse SIEM data to identify and respond to potential security threats.
• Collaborate with SOC Analysts, Architects, Project Managers & Engineers to improve the precision and efficiency of the SIEM materials.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques and incorporate that knowledge into the SIEM content.
• Work with the security team to establish and maintain security standards and procedures.

What you’ll bring

• Proficient in using SIEM technologies such as Splunk, Sentinel, and QRadar.
• Thorough grasp of security standard methodologies and protocols, for instance ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, and regex.

Requirements & Details

Location: 1 or 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead OR Farnborough

Employment Type: Permanent

Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance

Internal Recruiter: Jane

Salary: To £75K+

Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund

About the employer

Sopra Steria’s Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and strive for high customer satisfaction. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer accessible vacancies through our partners. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when applying. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and aim to offer an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria.

Additional information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services