SIEM Content Engineer

TieTalent; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a SIEM Content Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in national security. This hybrid position allows you to develop and maintain vital SIEM content while collaborating with a dedicated team in the Security Operations Centre. You'll analyze data to detect threats and stay ahead of emerging risks, ensuring that security standards are upheld. This is a fantastic opportunity to elevate your skills in a high-impact environment, making a real difference in the defence sector. If you're passionate about security and ready for a challenge, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with SIEM tools and security protocols.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SIEM content including rules and dashboards.
• Analyze SIEM data to detect and respond to threats.

Skills

SIEM tools

Security protocols

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

QRadar

Job description

SIEM Content Engineer – National Security & Defence

Location: Hybrid role - Hemel Hempstead (1 day/week on-site)

Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for DV

Overview

I have a great opportunity for a skilled SIEM professional to work as a SIEM Content Engineer within a leading consultancy’s Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. The role will focus on country-critical technology in the defence and national security space.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain SIEM content (rules, dashboards, reports)
2. Analyze SIEM data to detect and respond to threats
3. Collaborate with SOC Analysts, Architects, and Engineers
4. Stay current on emerging threats and incorporate into detection logic
5. Support security standards and best practices

Requirements

• 3+ years experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar)
• Strong understanding of security protocols and frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI DSS)
• Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell, regex)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus

This is an opportunity to elevate your SIEM skills and be part of a team dedicated to national security.

If interested, please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three to five working days. If you do not hear within this timeframe, please feel free to get in touch.