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SC Senior Security Engineer (Short- term)

London
1 week ago
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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Security Engineer with experience in SIEM/ SOAR that is eager to join UK GOV department - SC Cleared envionment for a short term contract until end of the year 2025

About the role: Work in the Monitoring and Integration Platform Team and deliver against the initial phase of the security monitoring project-onboarding several critical services that are proactively monitored by the in-house SOC (Security Operations Centre).

Essential Experience:

2+ years in security platforms management (SIEM, SOAR).
Enterprise-level monitoring and supporting large user bases (10,000+ users).
Create/manage security playbooks and knowledge of public sector standards.
Experience in Xsiam correlation/ playbooks and Cortex XDR, Cortex Data Lake, and Cortex XSOAR.
Strong cloud security, network/system security fundamentals, and scripting for automation.
Familiar with NIST
SC Clearance - Candidates holding active SC will benefit of a quick start dateWhat you will gain:

Amazing rate for great affordability
Hybrid working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home
Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting

Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today.

If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (phone number removed) (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a member of the GIS scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a Disability/ or Veteran / or has a Military spouse/partner and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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