SOC Engineer (Security Operations / Cyber Defence) (122lw) - Remote

Ex-mil Recruitment Ltd
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 70K

Job location

Remote
Basingstoke, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Computer Security
Linux
DNS
Networking Basics
Phishing
Security Information and Event Management
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Mitre Att&ck

Job description

You'll join a fast-paced Security Operations team, supporting and improving customer environments while developing your skills into more advanced areas like engineering, automation, and detection development. This is a great opportunity to move from, pure operations into engineering and technical specialisation. A remote role with option of hybrid working or occasional visits to South East Office.

Commercial tools are not a barrier - mindset and foundation matter more.

What You'll Be Doing Monitoring and supporting security and network environments Investigating and resolving security incidents and alerts Working with SIEM / XDR tools to analyse logs and identify threats Supporting configuration changes, upgrades, and improvements Contributing to detection and response capabilities Gradually getting involved in projects and engineering work

Essential

Requirements

Are you leaving the military or transitioned, with experience in SOC or Cyber Defence Operations? We're working with a growing cyber security organisation that is actively hiring individuals from military and defence backgrounds, particularly those with experience in CDOC or security operations environments., Experience in a SOC or CDOC environment Understanding of - Security monitoring Incident response Logs and telemetry Awareness of - Common attack techniques (e.g. phishing, malware execution) Network fundamentals (DNS, HTTP, etc.) Strong problem-solving mindset Comfortable working in a team-based, fast-paced environment

Desirable Exposure to SIEM, XDR, or EDR platforms Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK Experience with Windows/Linux systems Any scripting or automation exposure, Individuals with experience in Corsham / CDOC environments

You'll succeed if you - Are curious and ask "why?". Take ownership of problems. Enjoy investigating and fixing issues. Want to continue learning and developing

What You'll Get - Structured training and funded certifications. Clear progression. A supportive, people-first culture. Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, including ex-military professionals

If you're looking to build a long-term career in cyber security and want an organisation that understands and values military experience, this is a fantastic opportunity.

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