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Cyber Security Engineer

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Next Ventures
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Security Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 GBP Yearly GBP 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:
Detection & Response Engineer

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and technically strong Detection & Response Engineer to enhance our Security Operations capabilities. This role focuses on SIEM engineering, detection development, and SOC process improvement. You will play a key role in improving threat detection coverage, reducing response times, and strengthening overall security monitoring.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work hands‑on with Google Sec Ops and Splunk SIEM platforms
  • Identify required log sources and lead log onboarding and normalization into the SIEM
  • Design, build, and tune detections, correlation rules, and alert logic
  • Develop and maintain SOC playbooks and response runbooks
  • Collaborate with SOC analysts and incident responders to improve detection and response workflows
  • Continuously optimize SIEM content to reduce false positives and improve alert quality
  • Support incident response and threat‑hunting activities as needed
  • Align detections with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
Required Skills & Experience
  • Hands‑on experience with Google Sec Ops
  • Strong practical experience with Splunk SIEM
  • Proven experience onboarding and parsing log sources
  • Experience building detections and correlation rules
  • Experience creating SOC playbooks/runbooks
  • Solid understanding of SOC operations and incident response processes
  • Knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Preferred Skills
  • Threat hunting experience
  • Scripting or automation skills (e.g., Python)
  • Security certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, Splunk certifications)
  • Experience with cloud security monitoring
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Analytical and detail‑oriented
  • Strong problem‑solving mindset
  • Able to work in fast‑paced SOC environments
  • Good communication and collaboration skills

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