Job DescriptionRole: SOC -SOC Engineer - SIEM & SOARLocation: LondonSalary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experienceCareer Level: SpecialistPlease Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of security clearance which typicallyrequires 10years continuous UK address history, usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK, and a declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirementRole DescriptionResponsible for the configuration, optimisation, and integration of SIEM and SOAR platforms - Splunk Enterprise Security and SOAR. The role focuses on ensuring the platforms are stable, scalable, and effectively supporting detection, automation, and incident response across the SOC.
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Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOQualificationKey Responsibilities- Configure and maintain SIEM and SOAR platforms - Splunk ES, Splunk SOAR
- Design and implement integrations between SIEM/SOAR and security tools such as EDR, Vulnerability Management, etc.
- Develop and maintain SOAR playbooks to automate investigation and response actions
- Support onboarding of log sources into SIEM, ensuring proper parsing and normalisation
- Optimise platform performance, search efficiency, and data pipelines
- Troubleshoot issues across SIEM/SOAR (data ingestion, alerts, playbooks, integrations)
- Work with Detection Engineers to operationalise detection use cases
- Implement enrichment workflows (threat intel, asset context, identity data)
- Support incident response by ensuring automation and data availability
- Maintain documentation for integrations, playbooks, and platform configurations
Role Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
The following skills and experience are essential for this role- 4-7 years experience in SIEM, SOAR, or security engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk) and/or SOAR tools
Skills- Strong understanding of SIEM architecture and log management
- Experience building integrations using APIs, scripts (Python, PowerShell, etc.)
- Knowledge of automation and orchestration in security operations
- Understanding of security tooling (EDR, IAM, network security)
- Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Certifications (Desirable)- Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
- Splunk SOAR Automation Developer
- Relevant vendor certifications (SIEM/SOAR/tools)
Closing Date for Applications: 01/06/2026Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. #LI-EU
LocationsLondon
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