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Senior Security Engineer (SecOps)
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Senior Security Engineer (SecOps)
Senior Security Engineer (SecOps) – United Kingdom
(Post listed by a partner company; all applications route through them)
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to take ownership of Security Operations within a fast-growing, technology-driven environment.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Design, implement, and optimise security monitoring, incident response, and detection capabilities across modern cloud and infrastructure ecosystems.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, platform, IT, compliance, and leadership teams to strengthen organisational resilience.
- Build proactive threat detection, automated response workflows, and robust security controls.
- Shape and develop scalable SecOps processes from the ground up, leveraging advanced cloud technologies, security tooling, and distributed systems.
Ideal for a candidate who blends technical expertise with strategic thinking, this role delivers high-impact responsibility in shaping the long-term security posture of a rapidly evolving organisation.
Accountabilities
Strategic Security Operations
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Design and establish a centralised Security Operations model, including:
- Process ownership and escalation paths
- Service-level expectations (SLAs)
- Incident workflows
- Reporting frameworks
- Post-incident review practices
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Partner with stakeholders to improve logging strategies, vulnerability management, and security governance, supporting compliance efforts.
SIEM & Log Management
- Build and maintain SIEM and log management capabilities, ensuring:
- Centralised log collection, normalization, and retention
- Access controls and audit readiness
- Threat detection and monitoring resilience
Threat Detection & Automation
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Develop, implement, and optimise detection rules and alerting mechanisms across:
- Authentication/IAM systems
- Cloud infrastructure
- Kubernetes environments
- CI/CD pipelines
- Databases
- Applications
- Endpoints
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Automate operational security processes, including:
- Alert enrichment
- Ticket creation & incident notifications
- Account containment
- Endpoint isolation
- Incident response orchestration
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Incident Response & Forensics
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Lead full incident lifecycle activities:
- Investigation and containment
- Eradication, recovery, and mitigation
- Evidence collection and forensics
- Root cause analysis reports
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Drive post-incident review improvements to strengthen future defences.
Security Solutions & Compliance
- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to enhance:
- Endpoint security via DRM, XDR, EDR, or MDM
- Encryption, patching, and firewall controls
- Hardware compliance and device hardening
- Ensure compliance alignment with reporting frameworks, audits, and governance policies.
Continuous Improvement
- Contribute to the evolution of security monitoring tools, processes, and resilience initiatives.
Requirements
Experience & Technical Depth
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5+ years in security operations, security engineering, or a related cybersecurity domain, with a focus on SecOps process improvement in production environments.
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Hands-on expertise in SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ELK, Datadog) covering:
- Log collection, parsing, normalisation
- RuleTriggering,Dashboards, and alerting
- Retention and audit readiness
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Practical proficiency in working with cloud and infrastructure security logs, including:
- Cloud audit trails (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Security monitoring services (CloudTrail, Security Hub)
- Network flow logs ( flows, VPC)
- Authentication events (SIEM correlation)
- Endpoint application activities
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Strong ability to design detection rules and alerting strategies based on adversary tactics and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
Domain Knowledge
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Deep understanding of:
- Security monitoring (STIX/TAXII, detection engineering)
- Threat intelligence and adversary behaviours
- Incident response lifecycles (Tripwire, metric scoring)
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Experience with endpoint security: EDR/XDR, antivirus tech, MDM, encryption, or compliance controls.
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Knowledge of identity and access management, authentication, and common attack methods.
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Automation & Scripting
- Proficiency in scripting/testing using: Python, Bash, or Go for:
- Integration patches
- Alert enrichment
- Reporting dashboards
- Incident response workflows
Soft Skills & Mindset
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Ability to work autonomously, drive initiatives, and prioritise strategically.
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Strong problem-solving, analytical, and proactive approach.
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Collaboration: Translate security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Advantageous (Not Required but preferred)
- Experience in regulated industries (FinTech, healthcare, finance).
- Familiarity with security automation (SOC RMM analytics).
- Skills in digital forensics or Zero Trust architecture design.
- Cloud security certifications (Certified, CCSP, AWS Security).
Benefits
Flexibility & Work Environment
- Fully remote with tailored location flexibility.
- Comprehensive learning budget for certifications, workshops, and training.
- Languages learning resources to develop new skills.
Growth & Well-being
- Structured performance reviews and mentorship programs.
- Time Off: Paid annual leave, public holidays, and sick leave to balance work-life needs.
- Well-being support including:
- Mental health programmes
- Ergonomic workplace assistance
Rewards & Extras
- Flexible monthly benefits allowance: Use for hobbies, wellness, or personal interests.
- Team and social networks: Company events, workshops, and employee gatherings.
- Health coverage with comprehensive insurance.
How to Apply
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