SOC Platform Engineer

S-RM; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global intelligence and cyber security consultancy is seeking a SOC Platform Engineer to implement and maintain security operations infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise in platform engineering and relevant security technologies. This role offers competitive benefits including hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and various health support initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Matching pension contribution up to 7%

Life Insurance 4X annual salary

Private dental and medical insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in platform engineering, DevOps, or a similar technical role.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable security platforms including SIEM, SOAR, and EDR.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools.
• Monitor and assess the health of security tools and generate reports.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-directed

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, systems administration, or cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Docker

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security challenges.

We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, driven individuals who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.

But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day.

We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.

We’re building a team to meet this challenge. We’re quick to respond, innovate, and improve. We don’t get too hung up on hierarchy or bureaucracy. If your ideas are good enough, we’ll empower you to implement them. If you’re the best person to talk to a customer, you’ll get that opportunity, regardless of the title in your email signature. And when you need a hand, your team will always have your back.

We also don’t believe there’s a typical cyber security professional. We’ve built a team of intelligence analysts, technical specialists, software developers, investigators, risk managers, and more. You’ll always find a range of perspectives and expertise to help you learn and grow.

If that sounds like your kind of team, we’d like to hear from you.

THE ROLE

As SOC Platform Engineer, you will implement and maintain the infrastructure and tools that power our Security Operations Center (SOC). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in platform engineering, DevOps, or infrastructure engineering roles. Additionally, having experience with security platforms such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), and other advanced security technologies will get you ahead.

Key responsibilities

• Platform Development & Maintenance: You will build and maintain scalable security platforms including data pipelines, SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security monitoring tools. This includes ensuring availability, performance optimization, and integration across multiple client environments in a multi-tenant architecture.
• Infrastructure as Code: You will implement and maintain infrastructure using IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies to ensure consistent, repeatable deployments across client environments.
• Monitoring & Performance: Regularly monitor and assess the health of security tools and generate reports on tool performance, incident trends, and SOC effectiveness.
• Security & Compliance: You will ensure platforms meet security best practices and compliance requirements (such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Collaboration & Support: You will work closely with SOC analysts, security engineers, incident responders, and client success teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions that enhance security service delivery. You will provide technical support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues.
• Contributing to Internal Technical Development Initiatives: When the schedule allows, you will have opportunities to participate in and contribute to internal technical development initiatives, enhancing our tools, processes, and overall capabilities.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed in our Managed Services practice at S-RM.

That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives.

• Qualifications:
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant subject, for example computer science, software engineering, systems administration or cybersecurity.
• Relevant industry certifications are advantageous, as is demonstratable knowledge such as contributions to open source software or personal projects.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in platform engineering, devops or a similar technical role.
• Professional Expertise:
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload efficiently
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services/ AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, Go, PowerShell, and/or Bash
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Preferred expertise:
• Experience with MS(S)P of security operations environments
• Experience with security specific tools, such as EDR, SIEM, and SOAR products
• Familiarity with log management and data pipeline architectures

The successful candidate must have permission to work in UK by the start of their employment.

Our benefits

• 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days in total);
• Hybrid working and flexible working hours;
• Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education;
• Life Insurance 4X annual salary.

Parental Support

• Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year;
• Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay;
• Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay.

Various Health and Medical Benefits

• Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family;
• Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household;
• Various gym discounts for you and your partner;
• EAP programme for you and your immediate family;
• Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app Headspace.

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