SENIOR SECURITY ENGINEERING CONSULTANT

602065
  • Up to £70000 per annum
  • Basingstoke, England
  • Permanent


Our client, a leader in the cyber security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Security Engineering Consultant to join their Security Operations Team within the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver Professional Services engagements across SOAR, SIEM, XDR, vulnerability and exposure management platforms
  • Conduct Azure and cloud environment security health checks and configuration reviews
  • Design and build SOAR playbooks, integrations, and automation frameworks
  • Develop and maintain custom log source parsers, normalisation, and correlation logic
  • Deploy, configure, and optimise SIEM and XDR solutions for customer environments
  • Build and tune vulnerability management workflows and dashboards using common tools such as Rapid7, Tenable, and Qualys
  • Perform CTEM-related assessments using tools such as Cymulate or XM Cyber
  • Produce clear technical documentation and customer deliverables following each engagement

Job Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of SOAR platforms, including the design and development of custom playbooks and integrations (Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Logic Apps, Siemplify or similar)
  • Experience in scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages, including working with REST APIs
  • Proficiency in SIEM architecture, deployment, and tuning in cloud environments (Microsoft Sentinel, Google Chronicle, or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with EDR and XDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, or Palo Alto Cortex
  • Experience with vulnerability management tools and workflows (Rapid7, Tenable, Qualys)
  • Understanding of exposure management and CTEM concepts and supporting toolsets (Cymulate, XM Cyber, AttackIQ)
  • Knowledge of cloud security architectures across Azure, AWS, or GCP, and integration of telemetry from these platforms
  • Eligible for SC or DV clearance

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide range of security technologies
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to dedicated labs and testing environments
  • Industry-leading benefits package


This role requires regular attendance at the Basingstoke office, with flexibility around hours and occasional travel to customer sites and events. A full UK driving licence is required, but there is no on-call requirement.
If you are an experienced SOC or Security Engineer looking for an opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's Security Operations Team.

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