At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate security workflows in critical environments.
- Company: Leading cyber security firm focused on protecting national infrastructure.
- Benefits: 18-month contract with potential for extension, inclusive culture, and support for diverse backgrounds.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a high-stakes team making a real impact on national security.
- Qualifications: Active SC clearance and experience in CNI or OT environments required.
The predicted salary is between 65250 - 79750 £ per year.
A leading cyber security firm is looking for a SOAR/SIEM Security Engineer to join a critical national infrastructure (CNI) client on an 18-month fixed-term contract, supporting the protection of operational technology (OT) environments that underpin essential national services. This is a high-visibility role within a security operations function tasked with detecting, responding to, and automating defence against threats across converged IT/OT infrastructure. You'll be working on live, high-stakes environments.
What you'll be doing:
- Designing, building, and maintaining SOAR playbooks to automate detection and response workflows
- Developing and tuning Splunk use cases, dashboards, and correlation searches across IT and OT data sources
- Supporting incident detection and response within CNI/OT environments, working closely with engineering and safety teams
- Contributing to the maturity of security monitoring across converged industrial and enterprise networks
- Working within a team that understands the unique constraints of OT - availability, safety, and legacy systems - versus traditional IT security
What you'll need:
- Active SC clearance
- Proven experience working within CNI or OT environments
- Strong hands-on experience with SOAR platforms and Splunk
- A solid grasp of the differences between securing OT and IT - this isn't a generic SOC role
- Comfortable operating in a live, high-consequence environment where good judgement matters as much as technical skill
The contract:
- 18-month FTC
- Strong potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role further down the line (not guaranteed, but a realistic prospect based on programme trajectory)
Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
SOAR Engineer employer: Sanderson Government and Defence
Join a forward-thinking organisation that values user-centred design and offers a collaborative work environment in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth while working on impactful government projects that shape digital services. Enjoy a flexible working model that balances on-site collaboration with remote work, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
Contact Details:
Sanderson Government and Defence Recruitment Team
