Remote SOC Engineer - SC Cleared, Threat Detection

Stealth iT Consulting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a SOC Engineer (SC Cleared) to provide security monitoring and incident response while working remotely. The role requires strong skills in network protocols, security frameworks, and various security tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and performing threat hunting. This position offers a competitive rate of £400 per day and is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring security alerts and events from SIEM systems.
• Ability to analyse logs and network traffic to identify anomalies.
• Experience in investigating and triaging security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Respond to security incidents in real-time, following established playbooks.
• Conduct root cause analysis and document findings.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to detect hidden threats.

Skills

TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S

Operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001)

SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel)

EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)

Firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS systems

Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Education

Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, CISSP)

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is looking for a SOC Engineer (SC Cleared) to provide security monitoring and incident response while working remotely. The role requires strong skills in network protocols, security frameworks, and various security tools. The ideal candidate will have experience in monitoring alerts, investigating incidents, and performing threat hunting. This position offers a competitive rate of £400 per day and is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the cybersecurity field.