£65,000 + £8,000 On Call Allowance

Hybrid - 2 Days Onsite -Standard Business Hours Monday to Friday

SECURE has Partnered with a leading MSSP known for its elite Security Operations and rapid growth. They are looking for an experiencedSOC Engineer to step into a high-impact role that is less about “Watching Screens” and more about “Building the Engine.” You aren’t just here to close tickets; you are here to build the engine. Your mandate is to take ownership of the Technical Implementation & Engineering Functions, shifting the SOC from a Reactive State to a Proactive, High-Fidelity Detection Powerhouse. You will have the autonomy to set the direction for the practice, architecting how the team utilises SIEM, EDR & IDS Tools. As the business scales, you will also lead the charge in recruiting and developing a Brand-New Security Engineering Division, moving from a Senior Engineer to a Department Builder.

Skills & Experience for SOC Engineer:

• SIEM & EDR:Strong Experience Deploying & Optimising Enterprise-Grade SIEM Platforms (specifically Microsoft Sentinel) & EDR solutions. You should be comfortable managing these within Complex, Multi-Tenant Environments.
• The Engineering Edge:Good Background in Detection Engineering, Custom Rule Creation & Log Orchestration. You should be highly proficient in KQL & have good Scripting Capabilities (Python or PowerShell).
• Onboarding & Architecture: Proven Ability to Lead Technical Implementation for New Clients, ensuring their environments are correctly Scoped, Baselined & Mapped to Global Threat Frameworks.
• Leadership Qualities: You have the appetite to Mentor Staff, Manage Technical Escalations & Contribute to Long-Term Growth & Recruitment Strategy of the Engineering function.
• Certifications: Ideally, youll hold (or be ready to take) SC-100, SC-300, SC-400, AZ-500 or AlienVault AVSE.

Responsibilities of Senior SOC Engineer role:

• Technical Ownership: Leading Design & Implementation of Core Security Tooling & Detection Architectures across the board.
• Detection Engineering: Developing & Tuning High-Fidelity Correlation Logic & Integrating Threat Intelligence to ensure the SOC stays ahead of Emerging Threats.
• Operational Excellence: Managing Technical Onboarding Process for New Clients and ensuring Engineering Best Practices are baked into every workflow.
• Team Development: Serving as Final Technical Escalation Point & Helping Scale Department through Strategic Hiring & Mentorship.
• Strategic Input: Collaborating with Management to Evaluate New Technologies & Methodologies that keep the firm at the cutting edge of the industry.

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