Strategic Lead, Content Detection Engineering (SOC)

BAE; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security and intelligence firm in Leeds is seeking a Lead Content Detection Engineer to manage the detection strategy and a small team within their Security Operations Centre. The role includes developing team capabilities, engaging with senior stakeholders to meet KPIs, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel, solid cloud experience, and strong skills in Python and strategic communication. Competitive referral bonus is offered.

Benefits

Competitive referral bonus of £5,000

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in both Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel SIEM platforms.
• Understanding of AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Strong Python programming skills for automation.
• Experience monitoring networks with threat intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Own the detection strategy and team development.
• Drive service delivery aligned to KPIs.
• Engage stakeholders on detection efficacy and improvements.
• Lead the Detection Engineering team's workload.

Skills

Splunk expertise

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM proficiency

AWS and Azure experience

KQL and SPL knowledge

Python programming skills

Threat intelligence experience

Security detection methodologies

Strategic direction presentation

Communication skills

Job description

A leading security and intelligence firm in Leeds is seeking a Lead Content Detection Engineer to manage the detection strategy and a small team within their Security Operations Centre. The role includes developing team capabilities, engaging with senior stakeholders to meet KPIs, and ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel, solid cloud experience, and strong skills in Python and strategic communication. Competitive referral bonus is offered.