Security Operations Center Engineer
3 days ago
Birmingham
SOC Solutions Engineer - IBM QRadar Location: Birmingham (hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + bonus Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance We are seeking a SOC Solutions Engineer to join a growing security practice and play a pivotal role in enhancing cyber defence capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security operations, with a strong focus on IBM QRadar, threat modelling, and automation. What You’ll Do • Deploy, configure, and maintain IBM QRadar SIEM solutions., • Onboard and normalise log sources across both cloud and on-premise environments., • Develop and optimise analytical rules for advanced threat detection and behavioural analysis., • Design and implement incident response playbooks and integrate them with SOAR platforms to automate triage and response., • Conduct threat modelling exercises (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, Cyber Kill Chain) and translate them into actionable use cases., • Perform in-depth investigations, coordinate incident response, and collaborate with threat intelligence teams., • Produce dashboards, reports, and insights on security posture and incident trends., • Support scoping and demonstrations of SOC tools for new opportunities., • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continual service improvements. What We’re Looking For • 3+ years experience in SOC/NOC Environments, • Strong experience with SIEM - IBM QRadar., • Experience with log parsing, KQL/SPL/AQL, and scripting (Python, PowerShell)., • Solid understanding of threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing., • Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS., • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams., • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, Splunk, IBM QRadar Specialist, Chronicle Security Engineer) are advantageous., • Cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure) and ITIL processes is desirable., • Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota. If you’re an ambitious SOC Engineer with a passion for detection engineering and security innovation – we’d love to hear from you.