SIEM Technical Consultant (Architect)

Sanderson Government and Defence; Corsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government contracting firm is seeking an experienced SIEM Technical Consultant for a crucial role in a high-profile MOD programme in Corsham, England. The successful candidate will lead the hands-on configuration and management of the Elastic stack, ensuring MOD stakeholders fully utilise the product set. Strong experience with the Elastic product suite and active DV Clearance are essential. This role is integral for maintaining operational momentum during a key transition period.

Qualifications

• Active DV Clearance is essential.
• Strong, demonstrable experience with the Elastic product suite.
• Confidence in hands-on SIEM configuration and dashboarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration and management of the Elastic stack.
• Build, tune, and maintain dashboards, alerts, and visualisations.
• Work closely with MOD stakeholders.

Skills

Hands-on configuration

Management of Elastic stack

Building dashboards

Providing technical insight

Tools

Elastic product suite

Job description

We're looking for an experienced SIEM Technical Consultant to join a high-profile MOD programme, supporting a key transition as an existing on-site consultant steps up into an Architect role. This is a crucial position, ensuring continuity, capability, and momentum across the security operations environment.

You'll be working hands‑on with the Elastic product suite, configuring, optimising, and enabling the MOD to get maximum value from their investment. This is not a passive advisory role - you'll be embedded and instrumental in shaping how the platform is used day-to-day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading hands‑on configuration and management of the Elastic stack
• Building, tuning, and maintaining dashboards, alerts, and visualisations
• Working closely with MOD stakeholders to help them fully utilise the product set
• Acting as a subject‑matter expert alongside an existing on‑site partner team
• Providing specialist insight and technical depth on top of partner-delivered services
• Supporting the newly promoted Architect by absorbing operational demand and ensuring a smooth transition

What You'll Bring

• Active DV Clearance (essential)
• Strong, demonstrable experience with the Elastic product suite
• Confidence in hands‑on SIEM configuration, dashboarding, and optim...