Lead SIEM Engineer

DXC Technology Inc.; Erskine; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking an experienced Lead SIEM Engineer to enhance their Microsoft and Cloud Security Practice. This role, located in Erskine, requires proficiency in SIEM, particularly ArcSight, and a commitment to operational excellence in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in SIEM with a preference for ArcSight.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in networking.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical and architectural improvement of ArcSight SIEM.
• Manage operational support, incident, and change control.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

SIEM Engineer skills

Linux

Windows

Networking troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description:

DXC cultivates a work environment that attracts and retains some of the most skilled talent in today’s workplace. With a strategic focus on our people and our customers, we are committed to doing what’s best for both. That’s why we’re creating a workplace where employees seize change as an opportunity to accelerate their careers and amplify customer success.

We are motivated to learn and succeed together—to build our future and get things done.

Your career is about what you want to be and achieve. It’s about bringing your skills, curiosity, creativity, and your true self to your work.

Due to continued growth, DXC Technology has a great opportunity for an experienced Lead SIEM Engineer to join our Microsoft and Cloud Security Practice based in either our Erskine or Farnborough sites.

Successful candidates will be required to be based in the UK and hold or be eligible for SC/DV clearance.

Job Essentials:

• SIEM Engineer skills, preferably ArcSight.
• Office-based role 5 days a week from either Erskine or Farnborough.
• Security clearance level of DV must be obtained and is an essential requirement for this role.

Job Functions:

• Drive technical and architectural improvement of the ArcSight SIEM managed service and tools used to deliver service to customers.
• Operational management involving support, incident, and change control.
• Version management, ensuring appropriate ArcSight version levels to maintain vendor support.
• Content development and updating of use cases.
• Onboarding of new technologies, certificate renewals, license management, troubleshooting, and tuning.
• Maintain documentation of the managed infrastructure.
• Engage with other DXC technical teams, providing technical assistance where appropriate.
• Act as a technical escalation point for ArcSight SIEM-specific incidents for both service and technical matters.
• Design, review, and implement ArcSight architecture and components.
• Demonstrate troubleshooting skills on ArcSight and its components.
• Mentoring experience, necessary for training junior team members.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong SIEM Engineer skills and experience.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Good networking troubleshooting skills.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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