Security Operations Centre Engineer

Senior IT Security Engineer | SOC Engineer

Southend on Sea, Essex
£70,000 + benefits
Full-Time | Permanent | HybridAre you an experienced SOC Engineer looking to play a key role in a small infrastructure team?

We're working with a well-established, technology-led organisation who are investing in their cyber capability and looking for an IT Security / SOC Engineer to play a key role in protecting their systems, infrastructure, and data.

This is a hands-on position where you'll contribute to threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement across the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Monitoring and analysing security events (SIEM, endpoints, networks)
Investigating incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation
Identifying vulnerabilities and driving proactive security improvements
Acting as the go-to escalation point for security issues
Supporting compliance with security standards and best practice
Working closely with IT and wider teams to embed security across systemsWhat We're Looking For

Experience in a cybersecurity / IT security role
Strong knowledge of security tools (SIEM (Sentinel), EDR/XDR, firewalls, IDS)
Experience working in a SOC/NOC or similar environment
Good understanding of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR etc.)
Ability to investigate threats and respond to incidents effectivelyBonus points for:

Security certifications (Security+, CEH, CISM, CISA)
Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell) What's On Offer

Flexitime + early Friday finish
24 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension (6-7%), life assurance & sick pay
Free parking, onsite café & gym accessIf you're looking for a role where you can influence strategy and make a real impact, this is well worth a conversation.

Security Clearance is required for this role - applicants need to be eligible for UK Security clearance.

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