SOC Solution Engineer

Overview SOC Solutions Engineer Level: Experienced / Senior — £70,000 – £85,000Location: UK-wide | Hybrid (London or Birmingham) | SOC based in BirminghamFunction: Security Operations | SIEM Engineering | Threat Detection & ResponseIndustry: Cyber Security | Managed Services | Public & Private SectorJoin a leading global security services provider that combines advanced threat intelligence, SIEM expertise, and automation to protect clients at scale. Our client delivers cutting-edge security solutions across sectors and is now seeking an experienced SOC Solutions Engineer to strengthen their SOC capabilities and shape detection and response strategies.About the RoleAs a SOC Solutions Engineer, you\’ll enhance and optimise security operations across IBM QRadar platforms. You will deploy and manage SIEM environments, develop analytical rules, design automated incident response playbooks, and translate threat intelligence into actionable detection use cases. Collaboration is key — you\’ll work closely with threat intelligence, IT, DevOps, and compliance teams, while mentoring junior analysts and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.What You\’ll Be Doing Deploying, configuring, and maintaining IBM QRadar across cloud and on-prem environmentsOnboarding and normalising log sources from diverse systemsDeveloping and optimising analytical rules for threat detection, anomaly detection, and behavioural analysisDesigning and implementing incident response playbooks integrated with SOAR platformsConducting threat modelling using MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, or Kill Chain frameworksPerforming investigations, coordinating incident response, and collaborating with threat intelligence teamsGenerating reports and dashboards to communicate security posture and incident trendsMentoring junior analysts and contributing to service improvement initiativesIdeal Background 3–5 years of SOC or IT security experience, preferably in SOC/NOC environmentsDeep expertise in IBM QRadar and SIEM query languages (KQL, SPL, AQL)Experience scripting for automation and enrichment (Python, PowerShell)Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, network traffic, vulnerability management, and ethical hackingKnowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS frameworks, and ITIL disciplinesSC clearance required or ability to obtainCybersecurity certifications desirable (CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, IBM QRadar Specialist, Splunk Admin/Power User, Google Chronicle Security Engineer)Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skillsWhat You\’ll Receive Salary: Up to £85,00025 days annual leave + UK public holidaysContributory pension schemePrivate healthcare, dental, and wellbeing support optionsCritical illness and life assurance coverFlexible benefits including hybrid working and SOC-based projectsOpportunity to work on national and international client engagementsCareer growth and professional development in a high-performance security practiceWho Should Apply This is a role for experienced SOC professionals who want to lead, mentor, and innovate within security operations. If you are passionate about SIEM, threat detection, and automation, and thrive in a hybrid, fast-paced environment — we want to hear from you.

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