SOC SIEM Content Engineer

Sopra Steria Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Job description

We have a large SOC team that can boast some very high profile clients within the Defence sector. Due to expansion, we have this new role for a Senior SOC SIEM Content Engineer with broad experience of Cyber. If you are highly technical and long to put your experience to full advantage, this is an ideal move.

You will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining security content such as rules, dashboards, and reports for our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. This role requires a strong understanding of security best practices and experience working with SIEM platforms and within an MSSP environments where you may be working across multiple operational customers and projects.

Hybrid Variable: Working in Hemel Hampstead 1 to 2 days per week.

You do need to be DV Cleared OR eligible for DV Clearance.

What you'll be doing:

1. Create, implement, and maintain security content (such as rules, dashboards, and reports) for our SIEM system.
2. Continuously monitor and analyze SIEM data to identify and respond to potential security threats.
3. Collaborate with others, such as the SOC Analysts, Architects, Project Managers & Engineers, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the SIEM content.
4. Stay up-to-date on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques and incorporate that knowledge into the SIEM content.
5. Work with the security team to establish and maintain security standards and procedures.

What you’ll bring:

1. Experience working with SIEM systems, such as Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar.
2. Strong understanding of security standard methodologies and protocols, such as ISO 27001/27002, PCI DSS.
3. Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and CIS.
4. Experience with programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, and regex.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid Variable: 1 or 2 days per week in Hemel Hempstead
Security Clearance Level: Eligible for DV Clearance
Internal Recruiter: Jane
Salary: To £75K
Benefits: £5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund