At a Glance
- Tasks: Monitor security events, investigate incidents, and drive proactive improvements.
- Company: Established tech organisation investing in cyber capabilities.
- Benefits: Flexitime, early finishes, 24 days holiday, pension, and gym access.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security strategy in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in cybersecurity and strong knowledge of security tools.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced SOC Engineer looking to play a key role in a small infrastructure team? We're working with a well-established, technology-led organisation who are investing in their cyber capability and looking for an IT Security / SOC Engineer to play a key role in protecting their systems, infrastructure, and data. This is a hands-on position where you'll contribute to threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks)
- Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation
- Identifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvements
- Acting as the go-to escalation point for security issues
- Supporting compliance with security standards and best practice
- Working closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systems
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a cybersecurity / IT security role
- Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS)
- Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environment
- Good understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.)
- Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectively
Bonus points for:
- Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA)
- Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell)
What's On Offer
- Flexitime + early Friday finish
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension (6-7%), life assurance & sick pay
- Free parking, onsite café & gym access
If you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy and make a real impact, this is well worth a conversation. Security Clearance is required for this role - applicants need to be eligible for UK Security clearance.
Security Operations Centre Engineer in Southend-on-Sea employer: Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited
Join a forward-thinking technology-led organisation in Southend on Sea, where your expertise as a Security Operations Centre Engineer will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee well-being, enjoy benefits such as flexitime, an early finish on Fridays, and access to onsite facilities including a gym and café. This role not only offers competitive remuneration but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and innovative work culture.
Contact Details:
Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
