Security Operations Center Engineer

SOC Solutions Engineer - IBM QRadarLocation: Birmingham (hybrid)Salary: Up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + bonusEligibility: Candidates must be eligible for UK Security ClearanceWe are seeking a SOC Solutions Engineer to join a growing security practice and play a pivotal role in enhancing cyber defence capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security operations, with a strong focus on IBM QRadar, threat modelling, and automation.What You’ll DoDeploy, configure, and maintain IBM QRadar SIEM solutions.Onboard and normalise log sources across both cloud and on-premise environments.Develop and optimise analytical rules for advanced threat detection and behavioural analysis.Design and implement incident response playbooks and integrate them with SOAR platforms to automate triage and response.Conduct threat modelling exercises (MITRE ATT&CK, STRIDE, Cyber Kill Chain) and translate them into actionable use cases.Perform in-depth investigations, coordinate incident response, and collaborate with threat intelligence teams.Produce dashboards, reports, and insights on security posture and incident trends.Support scoping and demonstrations of SOC tools for new opportunities.Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continual service improvements.What We’re Looking For3+ years experience in SOC/NOC EnvironmentsStrong experience with SIEM - IBM QRadar.Experience with log parsing, KQL/SPL/AQL, and scripting (Python, PowerShell).Solid understanding of threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and CIS.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams.Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, SC-200, Splunk, IBM QRadar Specialist, Chronicle Security Engineer) are advantageous.Cloud security knowledge (AWS, Azure) and ITIL processes is desirable.Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.If you’re an ambitious SOC Engineer with a passion for detection engineering and security innovation – we’d love to hear from you.

Created: 2025-09-10