Contract Threat Detection Engineer (Delivery Focused)

Our client is seeking a contract Threat Detection Engineer to support the ongoing delivery of detection engineering activities within a busy SOC environment. This role is centred on hands-on engineering and execution, ensuring detection content, automations, and integrations are delivered effectively and aligned to operational priorities.

Working closely with threat hunting and SOC teams, you will translate detection requirements into practical outcomes, contributing directly to sprint-based delivery and continuous service improvement. This is a highly technical role suited to someone who enjoys building, tuning, and optimising detection capabilities across modern security platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver detection content in line with sprint priorities and operational requirements
• Create and refine SIEM correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to enhance proactive threat detection and monitoring
• Build, deploy, and maintain automated playbooks across SOAR and related security platforms
• Integrate threat intelligence sources, security tools, and custom logic into automated workflows
• Continuously tune and optimise SIEM rules and SOAR playbooks to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
• Integrate internal and third-party systems with SIEM and SOAR platforms using APIs and custom connectors
• Support ongoing sprint activities, daily progress updates, and ad-hoc engineering tasks to improve SOC service delivery
• Contribute to post-incident reviews by developing new detections and response automations
• Develop and maintain log parsers for a variety of data sources
• Produce clear documentation for processes, workflows, and integrations to support knowledge sharing and customer onboarding

About You

• Strong background in security operations, detection engineering, or security content development
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise SIEM platforms and detection rule tuning
• Proven experience delivering work within agile or sprint-based environments
• Practical experience building and maintaining SOAR playbooks and automations
• Good understanding of common attack techniques, TTPs, and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Scripting or automation capability (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JSON, REST APIs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a methodical approach to engineering delivery
• Experience working in a SOC or MSSP environment
• Familiarity with EDR/XDR platforms and threat hunting methodologies
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for deploying detection content is advantageous

This contract role is ideal for a hands-on detection engineer who enjoys delivering high-quality security content, improving automation, and enhancing SOC detection capabilities in a fast-paced operational environment.

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Job Title: Technical Cyber Security Architect (SC)
Location: Remote (UK-based) with travel as required
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Security Clearance: Candidates must hold SC level clearance and meet UK residency requirements

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Security Architect to join our client; a leading Cyber Consultancy that’s shaping the future of secure digital transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning, contributing to a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. You’ll help clients define and implement security architectures that protect their assets and enable confident decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide secure design advice from project discovery through to disposal.
• Ensure solutions align with security standards and architectural patterns.
• Promote Secure by Design principles to reduce information risk.
• Validate security controls and their effectiveness.
• Deliver security architecture for cloud deployments (private/public).
• Design and scope IT Health Checks and interpret outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate security risks in solution architectures.
• Conduct threat modelling and risk analysis.
• Design proportional security controls using native cloud technologies.
• Produce security architecture artefacts including standards and blueprints.

What You’ll Bring

Prior and proven experience gained as a Security Architect or in a technical cyber role.

• Expertise in:

• Security legislation (GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO)

• Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8)

• HMG/NCSC policies and guidance

• Cloud security (AWS, Azure)

• Microservice architectures

• PKI, Cryptography, Privileged Access Management

Certifications: SABSA, TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, CISM (or working towards CIISEC/UK Cyber Security Council registration).Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

What’s in it for You

• Flexible Working: Remote-first with travel as needed.
• Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth.
• Benefits Package: Includes Private Health Care, Cash Back Plan, Buy/Sell Holiday Options, Life Assurance, and more.

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