Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting on behalf of a local authority client for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to play a critical role in strengthening and optimising their cyber security function.
This position is key to maximising the effectiveness of a newly implemented outsourced SOC (NCC Group), leveraging Splunk and CrowdStrike. You will provide senior-level technical expertise to enhance security operations, improve threat detection, and upskill the internal team.
Key Responsibilities*Lead CrowdStrike Falcon deployment, configuration, and optimisation
*Design and enhance Splunk SIEM dashboards, alerts, and data models
*Act as an escalation point for major cyber incidents
*Develop SOAR automation workflows to improve response times
*Conduct proactive threat hunting using advanced queries
*Work closely with SOC partner to optimise security operations
*Provide training and knowledge transfer to internal teams
Mandatory Requirements (Must Have)*5+ years’ experience in Cyber Security Engineering or SOC Tier 3 environments
*Strong hands-on expertise in CrowdStrike Falcon (Prevent, Insight, Discover)
*Advanced Splunk experience – including SPL and Splunk Enterprise Security (ES)
*Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defence Engineer (MANDATORY)
*Strong understanding of:
*Network security & protocols
*Cloud security (AWS/Azure)
*MITRE ATT&CK framework
Desirable Experience*Vulnerability Assessment tools (2+ years preferred)
*Exposure to Penetration Testing / Web Application Testing
*Experience developing security policies and standards
Certifications (Highly Desirable)*CrowdStrike Certifications (CCFA / CCFR / CCSE – ideally 2+)
*Cyber Security Certifications:
*CompTIA Security+, CySA+, GSEC
*CISSP, GCIH, GCIA, CCSP
Why Apply?*Work on a high-impact cyber transformation programme
*Engage with cutting-edge tools (CrowdStrike & Splunk)
*Opportunity to shape and optimise a live SOC environment
*Competitive £500/day rate with hybrid flexibility
Apply NowIf you are a technically strong Cyber Security Engineer ready to operate at a senior level within a complex environment, please submit your CV for a confidential discussion.