Position Overview: We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SOC Engineer to join our client's cybersecurity this role, youll play a key part in monitoring and analyzing security events, responding to incidents, and contributing to threat detection and intelligence efforts. Youll help safeguard the organizations assets by leveraging various security tools and techniques, while also supporting the continuous improvement of our detection and response capabilities. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze security alerts in real-time using SIEM and other detection tools Investigate incidents to determine cause, impact, and escalation path Assist in the containment, eradication, and recovery from security breaches Conduct forensic analysis and maintain incident response reports and documentation Maintain and update incident response playbooks and workflows Research potential threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalous activity Correlate internal alerts with external threat intelligence feeds Identify emerging risks and recommend preventive or mitigating actions Operate and fine-tune security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, and DLP systems Assist in configuring and maintaining monitoring platforms Tune alerting rules to reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent work experience also considered 13 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar role Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, Firewalls) Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK Knowledge of forensic techniques, malware detection, and incident response processes Understanding of networking, cloud security principles, and system administration Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash) are a plus Certifications (Preferred but not required): CompTIA Security, CEH, GCIH, GCIA, or similar credentials For more information, please contact Alice Armstrong at Hayward Hawk. Skills: SIEM Firewalls EDR