SIEM Engineer Location: Bearwood Rd, Sindlesham, Wokingham RG41 5BN | Hybrid - 60/40 Duration: 6 months MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a XXX to join them on a major government project that''s based remotely. Role Description: SIEM Deployment and Management - Set up, configure, and maintain SIEM tools like Sentinel, Elastic. EDR deployment, configuration and management - experience with tools like Tanium, Trellix, FireEye, Defender, Elastic EDR Threat Detection and Analysis - Monitor security logs, detect anomalies, and investigate potential threats. Experience configuring Syslog Servers and maintaining and configuring syslog feeds Log ingestion Creation for Sentinel - Deploy OOTB integrations and develop and deploy custom integrations for various log source types.Collaboration - Work with IT and security teams to improve overall cybersecurity posture. Required Skills and Qualifications Technical expertise. Strong knowledge and experience in security engineering with SIEM and EDR platforms, network security, and understanding of cybersecurity frameworks. Certifications - CISSP, CEH, GIAC, or vendor-specific SIEM certifications, AZ-500, SC-100,etc. Programming and Scripting - Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, KQL (Kusto query language), KQL (Kibana Query Language) or other Scripting languages. Analytical Thinking and problem solving - Ability to analyze large datasets and identify threats,