Senior Security Engineer – Security Operations Center (SOC)

Ready to help protect some of the world's most iconic live entertainment venues and events?

Want to work for an organisation recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

At AEG, you'll join a global technology and security team responsible for safeguarding the systems, platforms and data that power our venues, festivals and live experiences worldwide.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll play a key role in strengthening our Security Operations Centre, improving threat detection, automating processes and helping keep our technology environments secure.

What you'll be doing 

Build & Improve Security Operations

• Enhance and optimise AEG's security monitoring, detection and response capabilities.
• Design and maintain detection content, alerts and analytics across the SOC technology stack.

Investigate & Respond

• Act as a senior escalation point for security incidents and complex investigations.
• Work with internal teams and security partners to identify and respond to emerging threats.

Secure Our Technology

• Manage and improve security controls across cloud, endpoint, network and identity platforms.
• Support vulnerability management and strengthen security across AEG's global environments.

Automate & Innovate

• Identify opportunities to automate monitoring, investigations and operational workflows.
• Develop integrations and improvements that increase efficiency and visibility.

Collaborate & Influence

• Provide security reporting, dashboards and insights to technical and business stakeholders.
• Support security initiatives, audits, platform upgrades and continuous improvement programmes.

What we're looking for 

Security Engineering Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in Security Operations and Security Engineering.
• Experience managing SIEM, EDR/XDR and cloud security technologies, ideally within Microsoft environments.

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management and network security.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Defender and security monitoring platforms.

Automation & Improvement

• Ability to develop scripts, automations or workflows using tools such as PowerShell, Python or KQL.
• Experience using threat intelligence, reporting and metrics to improve security outcomes.

Communication & Collaboration

• Able to explain complex technical issues clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Organised, solutions-focused and comfortable working across multiple priorities in a global environment.

Apply now

Looking for a role where you can influence security strategy, work with modern technologies and help protect a global business? Then we'd love to hear from you.

Where: You'll be based at our head office in Blackfriars, a short walk from Southwark tube station and Blackfriars rail station. We offer flexible start and end times and currently work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely. We welcome flexible working conversations.

About AEG

Why not find out why our employees love working here: https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all opinions. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding. You must let your manager know before applying.

Why not check out our hints and tips on how to make your application Best in Class here  

But if this role isn't for you, what about Starfinders?

If you know someone you think would be perfect for the role, please ask them to apply online through our external careers site: https://aegeurope.earcu.com/jobs/ and mention your name in their application form (only one employee name per application). 

If they are successful in securing a role and pass their onboarding period, you may be eligible for a Starfinders bonus!