SIEM Engineer

Role Title: SIEM EngineerDuration: contract to run until 26/12/2025Location: Wokingham, Hybrid 2 days onsiteRate: 460 p/d Via Umbrella inside IR35Clearance required: Active SC is essential Role purpose / summary SIEM Deployment and Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like ArcSight, Splunk, or QRadar.Threat Detection and Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats.Incident Response - Work with security teams to analyze and mitigate security incidents.Custom Rule Creation - Develop and fine-tune detection rules and alerts to identify malicious activities.Security Reporting - Generate reports on security events, trends, and system performance.Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills and Qualifications Technical Expertise - Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, network security, and cybersecurity frameworks.Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications.Programming and Scripting - Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages.Analytical Thinking - Ability to analyze large datasets and identify security threats.Communication Skills - Ability to document findings and communicate effectively with stakeholders All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you ..... full job details .....