SOC Engineer - Contract

SOC Engineer (DV Cleared)£450 - £550 per day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid We are seeking a DV-cleared SOC Engineer to support and enhance a Security Operations Centre for a leading technology provider. This role focuses on detection engineering, SIEM optimisation, and automation, alongside supporting incident response across complex environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and tune SIEM detection rules and use cases (eg, Splunk, QRadar)Automate SOC workflows and incident response processes (Python/PowerShell)Improve alert quality, reducing false positives and enhancing detection coverageSupport and lead incident investigations and escalationsIntegrate threat intelligence into monitoring and detectionMaintain SOC playbooks and support continuous improvement of tooling and processesSkills andamp; ExperienceExperience in SOC Engineering or advanced SOC Analyst rolesStrong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and detection tuningScripting/automation skills (Python, PowerShell or similar)Understanding of threat detection and incident response frameworks (eg, MITRE ATTandamp;CK)Certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) are a plusRequirementsActive DV Clearance (essential)Hybrid: 3 days per week on ..... full job details .....