SOC Detection Engineer, Security, Remote, Inside IR35, 4 Months, £710 a day
Posted 1 week ago by bluewaveSELECT
£710 Per day
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The SOC Detection Engineer role involves developing detection content and enhancing threat visibility within a client's Security Operations Center (SOC). This position requires a strong background in threat detection and hunting, focusing on proactive measures in complex enterprise environments. The role is remote and classified as inside IR35, with a contract duration of four months. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams to improve detection capabilities and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and refine threat detection use cases aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and client-specific threat profiles
- Create, test, deploy, and tune SIEM/SOC detection logic
- Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts using diverse telemetry and threat intel
- Validate detection content, update playbooks, and ensure consistent QA standards
- Collaborate closely with Lead Analysts, Threat Intel, and wider SOC teams
- Contribute to a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
Key Skills:
- Strong background in SOC, SIEM, or Threat Detection engineering
- Hands-on experience with detection logic, rules, and content lifecycle management
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern threat actor TTPs
- Experience in threat hunting and working with large data sets
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £710 a day
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Detailed Description From Employer:
SOC Detection Engineer, Security
Remote
Inside IR35 - Eligible for SC clearance
4 Months/£710 a day
We're seeking an experienced SOC Detection Engineer to join our client's SOC Team on a contract basis. In this role, you'll focus on developing high-quality detection content, enhancing threat visibility, and driving proactive threat hunting across complex enterprise environments.
SOC Detection Engineer - What You'll Do
- Build and refine threat detection use cases aligned with MITRE ATT&CK and client-specific threat profiles
- Create, test, deploy, and tune SIEM/SOC detection logic
- Conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts using diverse telemetry and threat intel
- Validate detection content, update playbooks, and ensure consistent QA standards
- Collaborate closely with Lead Analysts, Threat Intel, and wider SOC teams
- Contribute to a culture of learning, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing
SOC Detection Engineer - What You'll Bring
- Strong background in SOC, SIEM, or Threat Detection engineering
- Hands-on experience with detection logic, rules, and content lifecycle management
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern threat actor TTPs
- Experience in threat hunting and working with large data sets
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
SOC Detection Engineer, Security
Remote
Inside IR35
4 Months/£710 a day
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