Level 4 SIEM Engineer

INZPIRE LTD; Leeming; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence and technology firm is seeking a Level 4 SIEM Engineer to join their innovative team. The ideal candidate will have substantial SIEM experience and familiarity with tools like Splunk. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest standards of cybersecurity. This full-time position is based in Leeming, UK, and offers extensive benefits including uncapped paid leave, medical insurance, and a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays

Uncapped paid leave scheme

Company provided private medical and dental insurance

QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Annual profit and performance related pay scheme

Death in service (x4 salary)

Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme

Business travel insurance

Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes

Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in SIEM engineering, focusing on large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools like Splunk, LogRhythm, or AlienVault.
• Knowledge of telemetry collection methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams for fault resolution and product design support.
• Work to ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and security standards.
• Provide on-call support as part of the rota.

Skills

Significant hands‑on experience in SIEM engineering, with a focus on large‑scale enterprise environments

Proven experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk (preferred), LogRhythm, AlienVault or MS System Centre

Experience with telemetry collection, including Open Telemetry and Telegraf

Relevant certifications (e.g. GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, GCFE)

Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Job Title: Inzpire - Expression of Interest - Level 4 SIEM Engineer

Location: England–remote, England, United Kingdom

Role Type: Permanent – Full Time

THE COMPANY

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occ asions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

THE ROLE

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior SIEM Engineer to join our innovative team at Inzpire LTD.

Leveraging your deep expertise in SIEM, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams for fault resolution and to support product design, ensuring that solutions meet the highest standards of performance, reliability and security.

As a Level 4 SIEM Engineer you will be working as part of a small multi-skilled engineering team supporting the delivery of a secure mission critical Communication Information System. You will be based onsite at RAF Leeming Mon-Fri 8-5 as well as providing out of hours support as part of an on-call rota.

THE PERSON

• Significant hands‑on experience in SIEM engineering, with a focus on large‑scale enterprise environments.
• Proven experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk (preferred), LogRhythm, AlienVault or MS System Centre is essential.
• Proven experience with telemetry collection, including Open Telemetry and Telegraf.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, GCFE or similar).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Perl).
• Exceptional problem‑solving and analytical skills, with a proven track record of troubleshooting complex issues in a timely manner.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to share knowledge and contribute to a positive team environment.

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high‑performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award‑winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ group and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

BENEFITS

• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped paid leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• QinetiQ Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Death in service (x4 salary).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.