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London / £450 - £600 day

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Salary
SALARY:

£450 - £600

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

Contract | 6 Months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 days a week)

Security Engineer - SOC & Automation (Financial Services)

We're looking for a Security Engineer to strengthen SOC capabilities at a financial services client. The focus is on SIEM/SOAR tooling, automation, and improving threat detection and response.


Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and optimise SOC tools (SIEM, SOAR, EDR).

  • Automate detection and response using scripts (Python, PowerShell).

  • Integrate threat intel, onboard log sources, and fine-tune alerts.

  • Collaborate with SOC teams to enhance detection and incident response workflows.

  • Support regulatory compliance (FCA, PRA, DORA) through improved security operations.


Requirements:

  • 4+ years in cybersecurity, with 2+ in SOC or security engineering.

  • Strong experience with SIEM/SOAR (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel).

  • Proficient in scripting (Python, PowerShell).

  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and incident response.

  • Experience in regulated financial environments.


Nice to Have:

  • SOC certifications (e.g., GCIH, GCIA), Splunk Certified User/Admin.

  • Familiarity with cloud logging (CloudTrail, Azure Monitor).

  • Understanding of NIST 800-61, ISO 27001.

CONTACT

William Ingleby

Senior Recruitment Consultant

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