Splunk Security Operations Engineer

3 weeks ago


Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Sopra Steria Full time £55,000 - £65,000

Are you a seasoned Splunk Security Engineer with expertise in various SIEM tools seeking a new opportunity?

We are looking for a Splunk Security Engineer to become a vital part of our established Cyber Security Operations team within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector.

In this role, you will ensure the optimal performance of our security technology stack, collaborating with SOC Analysts to support our Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offerings. You will also assist in incident management across our diverse clientele while contributing to enhancements throughout the Cyber Defence Feedback Loop, which includes Situational Awareness, Detection Development, Security Monitoring, and Incident Management.

As a proficient engineer, you will bring strong analytical capabilities to accurately assess vendor-related and security issues. A comprehensive networking background is essential, as you will be engaged in troubleshooting security and SIEM technologies, including Splunk, in our dynamic SOC environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance on security ecosystem design, including Cloud, on-premises, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS environments.
  • Consult on third-party cloud hosting environments, tools, and best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with Security Architects to develop security solutions, primarily focused on SOC/SIEM.
  • Conduct security assessments and identify vulnerabilities in security architecture.
  • Implement, maintain, and oversee operational security systems, such as SIEM and Threat Intelligence platforms.
  • Perform research, analysis, and correlation across a broad range of data sources.
  • Develop and enforce security controls.
  • Collect and document data, maintaining records of log source issues within the respective SIEMs.
  • Work with SOC Analysts to update rules and signatures for specialized cyber defense applications.
  • Administer specialized cyber defense applications, including installation, configuration, maintenance, and backup.
  • Identify and prioritize the protection of critical cyber defense infrastructure and resources.
  • Initiate change requests.
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents, applying necessary rule changes to security tools.

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Splunk is essential, with either a Splunk Cloud Certified Admin Certificate or a Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Certificate.
  • Previous experience in a Security Engineering role is required.
  • Senior-level expertise in security incident response, code/malware analysis, and effective SIEM design and configuration.
  • Experience in designing security solutions with a focus on customer requirements and SIEM tools.
  • Familiarity with AWS and Azure, holding relevant certifications and practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Azure Sentinel or IBM QRadar is a plus.

If you are intrigued by this opportunity and believe your skills align with our needs, we encourage you to reach out for further discussion.

Employment Type: Permanent

Security Clearance Level: Candidates should preferably hold current SC Clearance, although we will consider those eligible for SC Clearance.

Internal Recruiter: Jane

Salary: Up to £65K

Benefits: Includes a £5,400 car allowance, 25 days of annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension plan, and a generous flexible benefits fund.

At Sopra Steria, we are dedicated to designing, developing, and deploying digital solutions for Central Government clients. Our work significantly contributes to the goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We prioritize professional development and foster a culture of knowledge sharing and support among our employees, ensuring they feel valued and take pride in their contributions.



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