SIEM Engineer

SIEM Engineer

Contract - Inside IR35

Duration: March 2026

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Are you a seasoned SIEM (Security Information and Event Monitoring) professional looking to take your career to new heights? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The company is seeking a talented SIEM Engineer to join their dynamic team and play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing their security monitoring platform.

As the SIEM Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, scalability, and integration of the company's SIEM platform. This includes onboarding log sources, developing analytical rules, creating automation for triage and remediation, and integrating with other IT and Operational Technology platforms. You will collaborate with the wider Threat Detection and Response team to ensure the SIEM platform meets their day-to-day needs and provide support during incidents as necessary.

Key Responsibilities of the SIEM Engineer

• Develop and maintain the security monitoring platform, ensuring it meets the company's evolving security requirements.
• Participate in infrastructure projects to plan and implement solutions for security monitoring.
• Design, implement, and maintain detection rulesets to identify and respond to security threats.
• Scope, plan, and track log integrations to enhance the SIEM platform's capabilities.
• Guide, develop, and grow the SIEM Engineering team to support the company's security objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven hands-on experience as a SIEM Engineer, with a strong understanding of security logs across multiple domains.
• Proficiency in data analysis and scripting languages, such as PowerShell and Python.
• Extensive knowledge of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solutions.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for staying up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.