L3 SOC / Cyber Security Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK IT company seeks an L3 SOC / Cyber Security Engineer specializing in threat hunting and incident management. Join a dynamic 24/7 SOC team, collaborating with top cyber security consultants in a role focused on proactive defense and cutting-edge technology. This offers an exciting opportunity for seasoned professionals ready for a pathway in cyber security excellence.

Benefits

Access to the latest technology

Excellent training and certification programs

Growth-oriented environment

Flexible working conditions

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a SOC environment, preferably MSSP.
• Experience with SIEM tools like MS Sentinel, AlienVault, or Splunk required.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security methodologies and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Lead escalated cyber incident management and root cause analysis.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting and develop detection capabilities.
• Monitor security alerts from SIEM platforms.

Skills

Threat actor methodologies

Incident response

Forensic investigations

Proactive threat hunting

Education

CySA+ certification

CompTIA SEC+ certification

Microsoft SC-200 certification

Tools

MS Sentinel

AlienVault

Splunk

Job description

L3 SOC / Cyber Security Engineer - Threat Hunter / SIEM Sentinel – £55-65K – Home / Office 2x per month

My client is a well-known leader in IT, employing some of the top professionals in the industry.

They are top partners with major vendors, providing access to the latest technology, excellent training, certification programs, and a growth-oriented environment.

Why join?

• Collaborate with leading cyber security consultants.
• Enjoy a continuous career pathway in cyber security.
• Work with cutting-edge technology.

You will be part of a 24/7 SOC team, engaging in incident response, proactive threat hunting, and developing detection capabilities. You will also collaborate with engineering teams to optimize tuning.

Candidates must have or be eligible for SC clearance upon hire.

Key Skills Required:

• At least 4 years’ experience in a SOC environment, preferably MSSP, or in a technical security role.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as MS Sentinel, AlienVault, or Splunk.
• Cyber security qualifications or certifications like CySA+, CompTIA SEC+, or similar; Microsoft SC-200 certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of threat actor methodologies, incident response, and forensic investigations.

This company has a clear vision, strong leadership, and exceptional tech talent. They serve impressive clients, offer flexible working, and genuinely care about their employees.

Responsibilities:

• Lead escalated cyber incident management, including major incidents and analysis for ongoing investigations.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting, root cause analysis, and develop detection capabilities.
• Monitor and hunt security alerts from platforms like MS Sentinel, AlienVault, or Splunk.
• Work on a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern, days and nights.
• Respond to second-line security alerts, incidents, and requests to manage threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches.
• Document cases and generate reports with insights and recommendations.
• Assist in recovery processes post-incident.
• Provide expertise on exploits, threat actors, TTPs, etc.
• Maintain high standards for SLA and KPI performance.

To apply, click the button or contact [emailprotected] or call 020 3004 8235 for more information.