SOC Engineer

Job Description: Secure Site SOC Engineer
Position: Secure Site SOC Engineer
Location:
West Midlands, UK (On-site)
Security Clearance:
Current DV (preferably UK MOD)
Nationality:
UK National
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled SOC Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining data pipelines, managing cyber defence applications, and collaborating with SOC Engineers and CTI Analysts to enhance network security. This position requires on-site work at a UK MOD secure site and the candidate must possess a current DV clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Pipeline Management:
Assist with the continued development and maintenance of data pipelines using NiFi, ensuring efficient data flow and integrity.
Signature Updates:
Implement and manage signature updates using Elastic / Kibana to enhance threat detection capabilities.
System Administration:
Perform system administration tasks on specific cyber defence applications and systems, including installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, and restoration.
Threat Response Coordination:
Coordinate with SOC Engineers and CTI Analysts to develop and implement rules and signatures in response to new or observed threats within the network environment.
Operating System Administration:
Conduct system administration for various operating systems, including Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows.
Required Skills and Experience:
UK National:
Must be a UK national willing to work on-site at a UK MOD secure site.
Security Clearance:
Must retain a current DV clearance, preferably UK MOD.
Location:
Based in the West Midlands or willing to commute/relocate for work.
Technical Skills:
Proficient in data pipeline management using NiFi.
Experienced in using Elastic / Kibana for signature updates and threat detection.
Strong system administration skills for operating systems including Unix/Linux, IOS, Android, and Windows.
Collaboration:
Ability to effectively coordinate with SOC Engineers and CTI Analysts.
Problem Solving:
Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to respond to and mitigate cyber threats.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working within a secure site environment.
Advanced knowledge of cyber defence strategies and tools.
Proven track record in developing and implementing security measures in response to evolving threats.
Application Process:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Please ensure that you have a current DV clearance and are willing to work on-site at a UK MOD secure site in the West Midlands.
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