Security Engineer - 6 month FTC

Description

We’re seeking a skilled and innovative Security Engineer to join our Cyber Detection and Response team on a 6 month fixed term contract to drive the development and implementation of security log sources and SOC use cases.
Reporting into the Detection and Response Manager, you’ll lead the onboarding and management of log sources, designing and implementing new and existing use cases by collaborating with team members and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with cloud SIEM technology such as Sentinel and Cribl.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
What you’ll be doing:
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and design data observability use cases
Developing, deploying and optimizing log management pipelines using Cribl
Building and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including use case requirements, workflows, and best practices
Working closely with the threat intelligence, incident response, and operations teams to design solutions that support security and operational resilience
Troubleshooting and resolving complex data pipeline and log processing issues
Staying up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies and technology advancements to recommend innovative solutions
Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.
What you’ll bring:
Previous experience of security engineering in a security operations team
Proven experience with cloud SIEM technology such as Sentinel and Cribl
Strong background in data engineering, log management, or observability platforms
Experience with systems like Sentinel, Elasticsearch, Kafka, or similar
Proficiency in data transformation, enrichment, and routing
Solid scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Familiarity with IT infrastructure, security operations, and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical solutions into business value
Knowledge of incident response workflows and threat intelligence integration is desirable
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for this role as a secondment opportunity through the internal careers site.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What we offer:
At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
Competitive annual salary of £50,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience
Discretionary company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
Private health cover
Wellbeing services & resources
AXA employee discounts
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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.

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