At a Glance
- Tasks: Enhance security visibility and improve detection capabilities in a dynamic SOC environment.
- Company: Leading defence organisation focused on cyber security innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, contract flexibility, and opportunity to work with advanced security technologies.
- Other info: Active DV Clearance is essential; great chance for career advancement.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on national security.
- Qualifications: Experience with SIEM technologies and strong security engineering background required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Key Information:
- Contract: 24 Months
- Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35)
- Location: Stevenage
- Onsite Requirement: 4/5 days per week
- Security Clearance: Active DV Clearance required
We're supporting a leading defence organisation on the search for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing Cyber Security Operations function. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on large-scale security tooling, detection capabilities and SOC technologies within a complex, highly secure environment. You'll play a key role in enhancing security visibility, improving detection capabilities and supporting the ongoing evolution of cyber defence tooling.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting and improving SOC security tooling and capabilities
- Managing and optimising SIEM and threat detection platforms
- Developing and enhancing automation and security playbooks
- Supporting tool integrations, data onboarding and log ingestion
- Investigating security events and improving detection coverage
- Assisting with platform upgrades, maintenance and lifecycle activities
- Working closely with analysts, engineers and security stakeholders to deliver new capabilities
What We’re Looking For:
- SIEM technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or QRadar
- Security Operations Centre (SOC) environments
- Threat detection, threat hunting or incident response
- Scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell or similar
- Security tooling, integrations and log management
- Microsoft Defender, XDR or other endpoint security platforms
We’re keen to speak with Cyber Security Engineers, SOC Engineers and Security Engineers who have experience with some of the following. You don't need experience across everything listed above. If you have a strong security engineering background and are looking for your next contract opportunity. Please note - Active DV Clearance is required to apply for the role.
Cyber Security Engineer employer: Carbon 60
Join a leading defence organisation that prioritises innovation and employee development in the Cyber Security field. With a hybrid work model, you will benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages continuous learning and growth, while working on cutting-edge technologies that protect national security. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive environment, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a rewarding career in Cyber Security.
