Job Specifications
Contract SIEM Engineer
Exciting contract opportunity to join a high-performing cybersecurity team
Hybrid working model, three days onsite and two remote
Contribute to cutting-edge SIEM and EDR deployments for a large-scale organisation
Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
Active SC clearance required
ABOUT THE CLIENT:
Our client is a well-established technology-driven organisation with a strong focus on advancing its cybersecurity capabilities. You will join a dedicated security team working to enhance threat detection and response across complex environments. This is a crucial role for an experienced SIEM Engineer to make a measurable impact by improving resilience and operational security.
THE BENEFITS:
Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
Hybrid working arrangement
Collaborative and innovative security culture
Opportunity to work with leading SIEM and EDR technologies
THE SIEM ENGINEER ROLE:
As a SIEM Engineer, you will design, deploy, and maintain SIEM and EDR solutions that strengthen the organisation’s security posture. You will work closely with IT and security teams to manage log ingestion, implement integrations, and monitor system activity for potential threats.
SIEM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Proven experience with SIEM deployment and management (Sentinel, Elastic, or similar)
Strong knowledge of EDR tools (Tanium, Trellix, FireEye, Defender, Elastic EDR)
Experience with syslog servers and log feed configuration
Ability to create and deploy integrations for Sentinel
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, KQL, or Kibana Query Language)
Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, AZ-500, SC-100, or equivalent)
Active SC clearance required
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please apply through this advert or email me directly via robin.muirhead@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 065949. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS:
SIEM, Sentinel, Elastic, EDR, Tanium, Trellix, FireEye, Defender, Syslog, Cybersecurity, Python, PowerShell, KQL, Threat Detection, NSD
About the Company
Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands.
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