Cyber Security Engineer (Hybrid in Stevenage

Job Description Cyber Security EngineerKey InformationContract: 24 MonthsRate: Up to £680 per day (Inside IR35)Location: StevenageOnsite Requirement: 4 days per weekWe're supporting a leading defence organisation on the search for a Cyber Security Engineer to join a growing Cyber Security Operations function. What You'll Be DoingSupporting and improving SOC security tooling and capabilitiesManaging and optimising SIEM and threat detection platformsDeveloping and enhancing automation and security playbooksSupporting tool integrations, data onboarding and log ingestionInvestigating security events and improving detection coverageAssisting with platform upgrades, maintenance and lifecycle activitiesWorking closely with analysts, engineers and security stakeholders to deliver new capabilitiesWhat We're Looking ForWe're keen to speak with Cyber Security Engineers, SOC Engineers and Security Engineers who have experience with some of the following: SIEM technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or QRadarSecurity Operations Centre (SOC) environmentsThreat detection, threat hunting or incident responseScripting and automation using Python, PowerShell or similarSecurity tooling, integrations and log managementMicrosoft Defender, XDR or other endpoint security platformsYou don't need experience across everything listed above. If you have a strong security engineering background and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd encourage you to apply.