SOC Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - 45,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience across security monitoring, detection and response tooling
• Proficiency in PowerShell, Python or Bash
• Strong networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls and proxies
• Experience with Windows and Linux systems
• Experience with log collection, monitoring and telemetry
• Experience working in a SOC, NOC or other 24/7 operational environment
• Experience with detection logic, alert tuning and security playbooks
• Experience with hybrid infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud
• Familiarity with security frameworks or structured detection methodologies
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• A proactive approach to security operations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Flexibility to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain and tune security monitoring and alerting platforms
• Manage and optimise log ingestion and telemetry pipelines
• Work with SOC Analysts to develop detection rules, alerts and playbooks
• Support security incident investigation, response and containment
• Automate repetitive SOC processes using scripting and automation
• Onboard new systems and infrastructure into SOC monitoring
• Support internal and customer cyber security engineering requirements
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures
• Work with engineering teams to embed security monitoring into new infrastructure and services

Technologies:

• Bash
• Cloud
• Support
• Linux
• PowerShell
• Python
• Security
• TCP/IP
• Windows

More:

We are a highly skilled Cyber Security Operations team supporting customers across sectors including finance, manufacturing, utilities and retail. This is a hands-on SOC Engineer role with up to £45,000 salary, offering the opportunity to work across security engineering, detection, automation and incident response while gaining exposure to a diverse range of enterprise environments. We are seeking someone to join a technically strong SOC and help us maintain visibility, improve security tooling and support critical infrastructure.

last updated 34 week of 2026