Cloud SOC Engineer: Detection & Incident Response

The Engine; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Manchester is seeking experienced SOC engineers to join their in-house security operations team. This role involves monitoring and responding to incidents, implementing security measures, and collaborating with multiple teams to enhance security capabilities. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of SOC experience, expertise in cloud security, and familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks. The company values innovation and provides a hybrid working model with generous benefits to foster a supportive work environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Extra day off for birthday

Paid volunteering time

Enhanced pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Family-friendly policies

Retail discounts through Perkbox

Cycle to Work initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar cybersecurity role.
• Demonstrable experience with cloud security monitoring and incident response.
• Familiarity with various attack vectors, threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Cyber/Information security related degree and/or relevant cybersecurity qualifications would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events generated by various security tools.
• Perform triage and analysis of security incidents and anomalies.
• Investigate security incidents and document details accurately.
• Collaborate with Technology, Product and Engineering Teams on security incidents.
• Stay informed about the latest cyber threats and participate in proactive threat hunting.

Job description

A leading technology company in Manchester is seeking experienced SOC engineers to join their in-house security operations team. This role involves monitoring and responding to incidents, implementing security measures, and collaborating with multiple teams to enhance security capabilities. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of SOC experience, expertise in cloud security, and familiarity with threat intelligence frameworks. The company values innovation and provides a hybrid working model with generous benefits to foster a supportive work environment.