At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and deployment of cutting-edge security solutions for clients.
- Company: Dynamic tech firm focused on innovative security operations.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid work model, and opportunities for international travel.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a leading role in shaping the future of cybersecurity solutions.
- Qualifications: 58 years of experience in SOC deployment and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 149400 - 182600 £ per year.
Location: Frimley & Client Sites (Hybrid: ~12 weeks/month onsite, plus domestic & international travel)
Type: Contract (69 months)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Day Rate: £792 per day
Security Clearance: UK Security Check (SC)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and client-facing Lead Technical Engineer with 58 years of expertise to lead the high- and low-level design of Security Operations Centre (SOC) solutions. You will spearhead technology designs, guide small engineering teams, and drive end-to-end deployment for customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Design Leadership: Lead high-level designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), and deployment-level designs for security solutions, specifying component interfaces.
- Architecture & Setup: Specify infrastructure requirements (RAM, Disk, CPU, Network) and support cloud, containerized, and On-Premises VM environments.
- Network & Security Configuration: Design network security devices, routers, switches, VLANs, DNS, and identity management capabilities.
- Deployment & Testing: Oversee implementation activities, ensure entry/exit criteria are met, and develop test procedures for functional and non-functional requirements.
- Documentation & Governance: Review and approve release documentation, guides, and requirements traceability matrices.
Core Duties & Requirements
Experience & Background
- 58 years of senior-level experience, with proven capability in SOC deployment for previous clients.
- Strong hands-on experience designing, building, and operating SOC technology, including at least two of: SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Vulnerability Management, or Threat Intelligence.
- Proven delivery record in SIEM onboarding and configuring applications for high data-ingest rates (Cloud and/or On-Prem).
Technical Competencies
- On-Prem & Cloud Architectures: Compute/storage services, scalability, resilience, OS installation/administration, and security best practices (least privilege, encryption).
- Networking: OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, LAN/WAN configurations, ACLs, and VLANs.
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Threat mitigation, risk assessment, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
- Systems Administration: Endpoint security/EDR, user access control (Active Directory, LDAP), and server hardening.
Lead Process Modelling Engineer in Farnborough employer: ANSON MCCADE
Anson McCade is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible remote working environment in the UK. With a strong focus on security and digital transformation, employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes and clear pathways for career advancement, all while contributing to impactful projects alongside talented teams and senior stakeholders.
