Base Location: Havant, Reading
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The role
As the Security Information & Event Monitoring (SIEM) Engineering Lead, you are responsible for leading the team tasked with maintaining the SSE SIEM platform. This includes onboarding log sources, developing analytic rules, creating automation for triage and remediation, and integrating with other Information Technology and Operational Technology SSE platforms at pace.
You will
- Develop the security monitoring platform, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and integration with security tools.
- Participate in infrastructure projects to develop, plan, and implement solutions for security monitoring.
- Design, implement, and maintain detection rulesets. Scope, plan, and track log integrations.
- Guide, develop, and grow the SIEM Engineering team.
- Collaborate with the wider Threat Detection & Response team to ensure the SIEM platform meets their day-to-day needs and support incidents as necessary.
You have
- Proven hands-on SIEM Engineering background.
- Extensive experience working with security logs across multiple domains – identity and access, network, system, data, application, cloud – and multiple product types.
- Proficiency in data analysis and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
- Strong Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) knowledge.
- Team leadership experience with great collaboration and stakeholder management skills
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact david.brickell@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
