SOC Engineer

*Must have an active SC clearance to start*

Start: ASAP Duration: 6-12 months Location: Must be accessible to London adhoc (4-6 days per month) Pay: negotiable, INSIDE IR35

We're looking for a highly skilled SOC Engineer to support the delivery of a major Security Operations Centre (SOC) uplift programme. This role will focus on enhancing existing capabilities, introducing new security detection services, and improving operational efficiency through automation and integration.

You'll play a key role in strengthening threat detection, incident response, and investigative processes within a dynamic and evolving SOC environment.

Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and test improved and new detection use cases. - Build and enhance technical SOC capabilities to improve cyber threat visibility. - Refine and optimise detection rules and analytics. - Contribute to the automation of SOC workflows and response tasks. - Enhance tools and processes to support security investigations. - Develop performance metrics and monitoring solutions to assess SOC health and maturity. - Align SOC operations with broader organisational security services (e.g., personnel, physical). - Ensure all new capabilities are successfully embedded into the live SOC environment.

Essential Skills & Experience: - In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in SOC operations within a cyber security setting. - Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (where applicable). - Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate clearly across teams and levels. - Analytical thinker with sound judgement and decision-making capabilities. - Effective communicator with a collaborative and proactive mindset. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. TPBN1_UKTJ