SOC Platform Engineer - EDR/NDR Operations & Tuning

Beazley Security; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave policies

100% of employee insurance premiums covered

Up to 5% matched 401k contribution

Ongoing training opportunities

Participation in industry conferences

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking a SOC Operations Engineer responsible for managing the lifecycle of core detection platforms. This role involves collaborating with SOC teams, optimizing alert systems, and overseeing platform upgrades. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in cyber engineering and is proficient with EDR and NDR platforms. A strong understanding of security operations and excellent communication skills are essential, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in security operations, cyber engineering, or platform management.
• Hands-on experience administering and optimising NDR and EDR platforms.
• Strong understanding of endpoint telemetry and SOC workflows.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and threat-hunting principles.
• Experience working within hybrid SOC models (internal + managed service).

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical owner for SOC systems, ensuring operational coverage.
• Maintain the infrastructure, planning upgrades and configuration changes.
• Tune detection logic and response policies to reduce false positives.
• Collaborate with SOC analysts for effective detection and triage.
• Track detection efficacy, platform uptime, and configuration metrics.

Skills

Security operations

Cyber engineering

Platform management

Administering EDR platforms

Collaborative communication

Education

Certifications such as CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent

Tools

SQL

PowerShell

Python

Job description

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking a SOC Operations Engineer responsible for managing the lifecycle of core detection platforms. This role involves collaborating with SOC teams, optimizing alert systems, and overseeing platform upgrades. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in cyber engineering and is proficient with EDR and NDR platforms. A strong understanding of security operations and excellent communication skills are essential, along with relevant certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.