SOC Detection Engineer
1 week ago
OverviewSOC Detection EngineerLocation: FarnboroughSalary: Up to £70,000 plus benefitsContract Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday (office-based, 9–5)Eligibility: Must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to obtain BPSS clearanceSummaryAre you a SOC Detection Engineer looking to support national Cyber Defence capabilities? This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the development and optimisation of advanced threat detection systems within a highly secure environment.Job DescriptionAs a SOC Detection Engineer, you will be part of a specialist cyber operations team responsible for implementing and maintaining high-fidelity detection capabilities. You will contribute to the development of detection rules, threat hunting activities, and automation workflows to support incident response and continuous improvement.Key responsibilitiesDesigning and tuning detection rules and use cases in SIEM and EDR platformsMonitoring and investigating security alerts to identify potential threatsConducting proactive threat hunting using MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence sourcesCollaborating with incident response teams to support investigations and containmentEnhancing detection coverage across network, endpoint, cloud, and identity sourcesDeveloping automation scripts and playbooks to streamline triage and responseDocumenting detection processes and providing knowledge transfer to SOC analystsPerson SpecificationYou will be working closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver effective detection engineering solutions. Candidates who can demonstrate strong analytical skills, technical depth, and clear communication will be well suited to this role.Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant HNC (Level 4 or higher) in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Networks, or certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISACA, or equivalent experienceStrong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Elastic Security mandatory; Sentinel or Splunk desirable) and EDR tools (e.g. Elastic XDR, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)Proficiency in detection rule development using query languages (e.g. ESQL, KQL, Lucene) and practical understanding of log sources across network, endpoint, cloud, and identity platformsSolid knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, threat actor tactics, and experience in incident detection, triage, and analysis within a SOC or similar environmentExposure to cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP), SOAR platforms, and automation playbook creationExperience with threat intelligence integration, rule writing (YARA, Sigma, Snort/Suricata), and container/Kubernetes securityFamiliarity with offensive security methodologies and scripting for automation (e.g. Python, PowerShell)Security ClearanceBaseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. If BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on security grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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