SOC Engineer: Threat Detection & SIEM Expert (Onsite)

Searchability NS&D; Manchester; On-site; GBP 56,700 - 69,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Structured training and development

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative and supportive environment

Job summary

A respected technology consultancy in England is seeking a SOC Engineer to enhance their security operations. This role involves configuring security monitoring tools, supporting SOC operations, and ensuring effective threat detection. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of information security principles, especially with SIEM tools like Sentinel or Splunk. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of information security fundamentals.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as Sentinel or Splunk.
• Familiarity with security monitoring technologies.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain security monitoring tools.
• Ensure SOC tooling is optimised and operating effectively.
• Support SIEM platforms and threat intelligence tooling.
• Work with teams to assess risk and design security controls.
• Apply updates, patches and follow change processes.
• Stay current with emerging threats and recommend improvements.

Skills

Information security fundamentals

SIEM tools (Sentinel, Splunk)

Security monitoring technologies

Analytical mindset

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

A respected technology consultancy in England is seeking a SOC Engineer to enhance their security operations. This role involves configuring security monitoring tools, supporting SOC operations, and ensuring effective threat detection. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of information security principles, especially with SIEM tools like Sentinel or Splunk. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.