SOC Engineer

SOC Engineer

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
4square Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Monitor security threats, investigate incidents, and enhance SOC operations.
  • Company: A growing cyber security firm relocating its SOC to the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Hands-on role with potential for significant career advancement.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of cyber security in the UK.
  • Qualifications: Experience in SOC operations, SIEM engineering, and scripting skills required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

I’m working with a growing cyber security business that is relocating its SOC capability to the UK and looking for a Mid to Senior SOC Engineer to play a key role in building out the function. This is a hands-on position covering both SOC operations and engineering, supporting a portfolio of key clients while also helping shape the tooling, processes and detection capability around the SOC.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Proactive security monitoring and threat hunting
  • Investigating and responding to security incidents
  • Engineering and improving SIEM environments
  • Building and tuning detection rules
  • Developing detection coverage around MITRE ATT&CK
  • Supporting and maintaining client security platforms
  • Scripting and automating SOC processes
  • Helping develop and mature the UK SOC capability

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong SOC / Security Operations experience
  • Hands-on SIEM engineering experience
  • Detection engineering and alert tuning
  • Experience with KQL, SQL or similar query languages
  • Linux experience
  • Threat hunting and incident response experience
  • Scripting/automation using Python and/or PowerShell
  • Exposure to SOAR, playbooks, and automation tools

SOC Engineer employer: 4square Recruitment Ltd

4Square Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer for those seeking a dynamic role as a Hybrid Release & Configuration Engineer in the UK. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and technology, employees benefit from a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance, alongside ample opportunities for ongoing learning and career advancement within a supportive team environment.

4square Recruitment Ltd

Contact Details:

4square Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace SOC Engineer

SOC Operations
SIEM Engineering
Detection Engineering
Alert Tuning
KQL
SQL
Linux