SIEM engineer

Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Im looking for an experienced SIEM Engineer for my client who is a consultancy is required for a contract role focused on the design, configuration, and assurance of SIEM and SOC platforms. The successful candidate will support the development of protective monitoring capabilities and contribute to the effectiveness of security operations.

Inside IR35 – 450 to 550 P/D

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and maintain a managed SIEM platform with appropriate data sources.
• Develop and refine alerting rules to support SOC analysts in identifying events of interest.
• Assure SIEM services operated by partners and ensure seamless integration with internal systems.
• Collaborate with security operations leads to shape the tactical roadmap for SIEM products and services.
• Work with IT teams to optimise logging and ensure sufficient event data for detection.
• Align SIEM use cases with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to demonstrate coverage.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience designing and configuring SIEM platforms.
• Strong skills in log collection, analysis, and alerting rule development.
• Familiarity with integrating EDR, IPS, Firewalls, and audit systems with SIEM/SOC.
• Understanding of incident response processes and supporting toolsets.
• Knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Ability to communicate technical insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Security Clearance:
Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.