SOC Engineer - DV cleared

SOC Engineer (DV Cleared) Hemel Hempstead - 5 days onsite £500-£700 per day Inside IR35 We're seeking a DV-cleared Managing Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of security monitoring platforms feeding into a central SOC. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building scalable SIEM solutions and strengthening client security posture. Key Responsibilities Lead design and deployment of security monitoring tools (Elastic & Splunk) Build and optimise large-scale log ingestion pipelines and data models (ECS/CIM) Develop and tune detection rules using KQL, EQL, and SPL Drive detection engineering lifecycle aligned to MITRE ATT&CK Implement automation, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code for SIEM platforms Ensure platform performance, scalability, and resilience (HA/DR, clustering) Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk and deliver security improvementsEssential Skills & Experience Proven leadership in Security Engineering and client-facing environments Strong hands-on expertise with Elastic Stack and Splunk (Enterprise/ES) Advanced knowledge of SIEM operations, detection engineering, and RBA Experience with large-scale data ingestion, enrichment, and pipeline design Familiarity with automation tools, SOAR, Terraform/Ansible, and CI/CD Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skillsThis is a great opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-impact cybersecurity solutions while remaining technically hands-on. If this role is of interest, apply now