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Cognify Global

Cyber Security Engineer

On site

England, United kingdom

£ 93 /hour

Freelance

12-09-2025

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Skills

Python Bash Incident Response Linux Elastic Stack

Job Specifications

DV/SC Cleared Cyber Security Engineer (Elastic Stack)

I'm working with a consultancy that delivers into central government & defence, and they're after a Cyber Security Engineer SIEM/SoC

who really knows their way around the Elastic Stack.

What you'll be doing:

Designing & managing Logstash pipelines and data ingestion

Building dashboards, alerts & anomaly detection in Kibana

Writing & tuning detection rules aligned to MITRE ATT&CK

Supporting SOC operations (triage, investigations, incident response)

Helping shape processes & maturity within the SOC

What I'm looking for:

Hands-on Elastic Stack expertise (Elastic Certified Analyst would be ideal)

Linux + scripting background (Bash/Python)

Experience building/tuning SIEM rules

Strong communicator, happy working with senior stakeholders

Clearance: active SC or DV (DV preferred)

PS600-PS750 per day (Inside IR35)

UK-based (secure client site - multiple offices across the UK)

6-month+ contract

If you're DV/SC cleared and want to get involved in some really impactful work in the Defence/NatSec space, drop me a message -- happy to share more.

Recommendations are appreciated!

#elastic #natsec #defence #cybersecurity #sc #dv #soc

About the Company

Welcome to Cognify Global, where we specialize in intelligent hiring within the Automation and Control industry, as well as cutting-edge AI sectors. Serving clients primarily in the USA, we extend our expertise to recruiting professionals in Large Language Models (LLMs), AI digitalization in construction, energy, and infrastructure, AI in controls, and AI robotics. Founded by an experienced recruiter with years of experience working in London and Los Angeles, Cognify Global stands out through our unique approach that combine... Know more