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# Consultant, Cyber Security Operations Engineer

- **Company:** Deloitte
- **Location:** Edinburgh, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Customer Data Management, Data Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Data Ingestion, Cybercrime, Data Analytics, Microsoft Sentinel, Data Management, Synthesizing Data, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://apply.deloitte.co.uk/UKCareers/Login?jobId=25532

## About the Role

* Proficient programming skills in at least one of Python, C#, "R" or similar preferred.
 * Experience delivering technology solutions.
 * Preferred experience with at least one SOC solution i.e. SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR and Data Management Tooling, preferably Google SecOps (formerly Chronicle/Simplify), Crowdstrike, Wiz, Cribl, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR
 * Understanding of implementing data flow process and architectures
 * Understanding of building Data models and platforms/tools for hosting, managing & manipulating models.
 * Knowledge of ML/AI, how they function, how to manage data ingestion, synthesizing data and predicting outcomes
 * Experience in Cloud computing, building and managing environments to host data analysis/science processes, preferred GCP but also AWS and Azure applicable
 * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where design, build, testing and operations are aligned within a multi-modal model, managing pipeline delivery, iterative improvements and code bases.
 * Strong problem solving skills and a track record of solving complex issues by leveraging data solutions

Soft skills:

 * Able to represent Deloitte with authority and credibility
 * A leader
 * A collaborator
 * A listener
 * Sees the solution not just the problems
 * Ability to see the situation from the client's perspective
 * Attention to detail and multitasking skills
 * Able to make decisions, make commitments and take action
 * Applies knowledge of products/services, customer needs, and technology, to capitalise on opportunities
 * Ability to balance priorities
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

## Description

The role reports to our Senior SecOps Engineers, supporting on the building of solutions for client across the SOC ecosystem such as SIEM, SOAR, Data Analytics Platforms and Data Ingestion infrastructure/ tooling. Part of the role requires independent research and development, applying new concepts and innovation within Cybersecurity anomaly/intrusion detection.

 * Support projects/workstreams delivering Security Operations solutions, platforms and tooling to our clients and leveraged by analysts and threat hunters
 * Help build new ways of using data and advanced analytic technologies effectively to support analyst/threat hunting workflows.
 * Refine existing and develop new data models, leveraging big data models, Machine Learning and AI.
 * Delivering critical analytics engineering requirements across Cybersecurity.
 * Supporting the development of new models, detections, and automations to protect against advanced and emerging threats.
 * Build Data management platforms and solutions.
 * Develop positive working relationships with Deloitte and client teams.
 * Involvement in the determination of support contract development and renewals.
 * Connect to your skills and professional experience