SIEM Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a SIEM Engineer at a leading Microsoft Partner. This predominantly remote role involves developing automation workflows and incident response processes using Microsoft Sentinel, with strong emphasis on training and professional growth. Candidates should have eligibility for SC Clearance and be based in the UK.

Benefits

Strong emphasis on staff development

Support for training and professional certifications

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and developing playbooks.
• Experience in API integrations and workflow automation.
• Technical understanding of Microsoft infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise Logic Apps and Sentinel playbooks for incident response.
• Develop API integrations for enhanced data automation.
• Monitor automation tools and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

API Development

Automation Workflows

KQL

JSON

PowerShell

Communication Skills

Tools

Azure Logic Apps

Defender XDR

Microsoft 365 Suite

Azure Portal

Job description

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An exciting opportunity has arisen at an award-winning Microsoft Partner for a SIEM Engineer. The business is a fast-growing, industry-leading managed service and managed security service provider, delivering to mid-sized and large enterprise clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a SIEM Engineer to continue developing their expertise in security platforms at an established Microsoft Partner. The company places strong emphasis on staff development, offering support for training and professional certifications. You’ll also gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, working across security operations and cyberspace.

This is a predominantly remote role; however, you must be based in the UK to be considered. Due to government-based clients, this role also requires eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.

• Create, maintain, and optimise Logic Apps and Sentinel playbooks to automate incident detection and response workflows in Microsoft Sentinel.
• Develop and implement API integrations between Microsoft Sentinel and other systems to enhance data collection, cross-system communication, and automation.
• Leverage APIs to streamline security operations and increase SOC efficiency.
• Design and deploy automated workflows to handle routine SOC tasks, including alert enrichment, notifications, and data gathering.
• Work closely with security analysts and engineers to design automation solutions that improve the overall security posture.
• Monitor and maintain automation tools to ensure they function as expected, identifying opportunities for further improvements.

Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel: proven track record in developing playbooks, automation workflows, and incident response processes within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience in building and maintaining workflows with Azure Logic Apps to automate processes.
• Strong experience in API development and integration.
• Proficiency in KQL, JSON, and PowerShell.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical understanding of IT infrastructure – Microsoft 365 suite, Defender XDR, Entra ID (Azure Active Directory), Azure Portal.