Cyber Security Engineer - SIEM

CBSbutler Ltd.; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Reading is seeking an experienced SC Cleared SIEM/EDR Engineer for a hybrid role starting before January. This long-term contract (12-24 months) focuses on cyber security, requiring expertise in SIEM and EDR platforms, Linux skills, and strong knowledge in threat hunting. The ideal candidate will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely, contributing to a cutting-edge cyber security environment with tools like Microsoft Sentinel and custom log ingestion.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Cyber Security Engineering.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Proficiency in Linux and syslog architecture.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and manage SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Focus on threat hunting and detection engineering.
• Implement custom integrations within Cyber Security environments.

Skills

Cyber Security Engineering

SIEM management

EDR deployment

Syslog/Linux skills

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Job description

SC Cleared SIEM/EDR Engineer Contract – Hybrid Reading (3 days onsite) – Immediate Start

We've just been awarded a high priority, long term rolling cyber programme (major global consultancy, household name end client) and we need an experienced SIEM/EDR Engineer to start, ideally before Christmas / early Jan.

Key highlights

• Rolling contract for 12-24 months, with budget already committed
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week on site in the Reading area, 2 working from home
• Cutting edge Cyber Security environment e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic ELK stack, Tanium, Trellix, Defender, custom log ingestion, KQL, Python/PowerShell scripting
• Heavy focus on Linux, syslog architecture, custom integrations, threat hunting and detection engineering
• Active SC clearance is mandatory

What we're looking for

• Strong background in Cyber Security Engineering
• Solid hands on experience deploying and managing SIEM + EDR platforms
• Strong syslog/Linux skills

If you're interested please send through your latest CV and current availability and I'll give you a call.