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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** QINETIQ LIMITED
- **Location:** Farnborough, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £36,000 - £40,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Log Analysis, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Data Logging
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gb99f741ea87e16c0808a9df195944f362/eaa

## About the Role

Essential experience of the Junior Cyber Security Engineer:

 * Previous experience working as a SOC analyst
 * The ability to apply critical thinking to analyse and solve problems as they arise
 * Prior experience in a cyber security technical role
 * Understanding cyber security, its significance, concepts, threats, vulnerabilities and assurance
 * Previous experience using SIEM tools and log analysis techniques, We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

## Description

As a Junior Cyber Security Engineer, you will work in a team that supports design, development & application of configuration security tools and monitoring for infrastructure.
Day-to-day, you'll review and investigate security events to identify root cause and required responses to reduce and mitigate any vulnerabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:

 * Conducting daily SIEM health checks to ensure all devices are logging correctly and data flows remain stable
 * Monitoring log volumes, identifying anomalies, and escalating service issues to the Service Delivery Team
 * Reviewing and triaging SIEM alarms, correlating alerts with known activities and investigating potential security incidents
 * Performing security investigations using SIEM tools and log analysis techniques to determine appropriate resolution actions
 * Producing weekly and monthly security reports, including presenting findings and updates at Security Working Groups
 * Managing analyst rota scheduling to maintain continuous PROMON coverage and operational effectiveness