SIEM Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sentinel Engineer to enhance their cybersecurity team. This remote-friendly role focuses on integrating log sources into Microsoft Sentinel and developing custom connectors to boost log ingestion and threat detection capabilities. With a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, you will collaborate with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to vital security strategies. If you have a passion for cybersecurity and a strong background in Sentinel design, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment for professional growth and impactful work.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Pension

Personal Development Plan

Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity with 3 years in Sentinel design.
• Proven experience with security logs and understanding of threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Integrate logs into Sentinel and troubleshoot data connectors.
• Optimize log collection for efficiency and cost management.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Sentinel Design and Implementation

Linux Administration

PowerShell

Python

Security Logs Analysis

Job description

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Short Description: Our client is seeking a skilled Sentinel Engineer to join their cybersecurity team. This role involves integrating log sources into Microsoft Sentinel, troubleshooting, and developing custom connectors to enhance log ingestion and threat detection capabilities.

1. Location & Compensation: Fully remote if residing more than 80 miles from Maidenhead; otherwise, hybrid with Wednesdays in-office. Salary ranges from £60,000 to £80,000 per annum plus benefits including an incentive scheme, medical insurance, pension, and a Personal Development Plan (PDP) with a mentor.
2. Experience & Qualifications: Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years specifically in Sentinel design and implementation, including Linux administration. Proven experience with security logs across various domains and products, understanding of the threat landscape, and proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell and Python.
3. Key Responsibilities: End-to-end log integration into Sentinel, deploying and troubleshooting data connectors, developing custom connectors, validating and enhancing parsers, and optimizing log collection for efficiency and cost management.
4. Secondary Responsibilities: Support DevOps pipelines, perform Sentinel health checks, collaborate with analysts to refine detection strategies, and analyze security logs from diverse sources.
5. Why Join: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunity to work with cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies in a dynamic environment.