SOC Engineer - Contract

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SOC Engineer (DV Cleared)

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£450 - £550 per day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid

We are seeking a DV-cleared SOC Engineer to support and enhance a Security Operations Centre for a leading technology provider. This role focuses on detection engineering, SIEM optimisation, and automation, alongside supporting incident response across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and tune SIEM detection rules and use cases (e.g., Splunk, QRadar)
Automate SOC workflows and incident response processes (Python/PowerShell)
Improve alert quality, reducing false positives and enhancing detection coverage
Support and lead incident investigations and escalations
Integrate threat intelligence into monitoring and detection
Maintain SOC playbooks and support continuous improvement of tooling and processes

Skills & Experience

Experience in SOC Engineering or advanced SOC Analyst roles
Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and detection tuning
Scripting/automation xbpsjku skills (Python, PowerShell or similar)
Understanding of threat detection and incident response frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)

Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are a plus

Requirements

Active DV Clearance (essential)
Hybrid: 3 days per week on site

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Location:: Bradley Stoke
Job Type:: FullTime
Category:: Engineering

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