Contract SIEM Engineer

Contract SIEM Engineer

• Exciting contract opportunity to join a high-performing cybersecurity team
• Hybrid working model, three days onsite and two remote
• Contribute to cutting-edge SIEM and EDR deployments for a large-scale organisation
• Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
• Active SC clearance required

ABOUT THE CLIENT: Our client is a well-established technology-driven organisation with a strong focus on advancing its cybersecurity capabilities. You will join a dedicated security team working to enhance threat detection and response across complex environments. This is a crucial role for an experienced SIEM Engineer to make a measurable impact by improving resilience and operational security.

THE BENEFITS:

• Up to £410 per day (Inside IR35)
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Collaborative and innovative security culture
• Opportunity to work with leading SIEM and EDR technologies

THE SIEM ENGINEER ROLE: As a SIEM Engineer, you will design, deploy, and maintain SIEM and EDR solutions that strengthen the organisation's security posture. You will work closely with IT and security teams to manage log ingestion, implement integrations, and monitor system activity for potential threats.

SIEM ENGINEER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Proven experience with SIEM deployment and management (Sentinel, Elastic, or similar)
• Strong knowledge of EDR tools (Tanium, Trellix, FireEye, Defender, Elastic EDR)
• Experience with syslog servers and log feed configuration
• Ability to create and deploy integrations for Sentinel
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, KQL, or Kibana Query Language)
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, GIAC, AZ-500, SC-100, or equivalent)
• Active SC clearance required

TO BE CONSIDERED: Please apply through this advert or email me directly via . For further information, please call . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS: SIEM, Sentinel, Elastic, EDR, Tanium, Trellix, FireEye, Defender, Syslog, Cybersecurity, Python, PowerShell, KQL, Threat Detection, NSD