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3rd Line Security Analyst My client, a well-established organisation within the ICT Services sector, are looking to recruit an experienced 3rd Line Security Analyst to join their Security Operations function. This is a senior, hands-on technical role rather than a queue-driven analyst position. The successful candidate will take ownership of the engineering, administration, health and continuous improvement of the security platforms, detection content and automation that underpin threat monitoring, detection and incident response across my client's internal and managed customer environments. They will act as the final internal escalation point for complex and high-severity security incidents, the technical design authority for detection and automation content, and a mentor who raises the technical capability of the wider 2nd line team. Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, this role sits within ICT Services and carries genuine scope and technical authority, including sign-off on detection content, SOAR playbooks and hunting queries, named administrative ownership of key security platforms, and the authority to take immediate containment action during live incidents. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of complex and high-severity security incidents, including investigation, containment, eradication, recovery and post-incident review. Conduct digital forensic investigations across cloud, identity, endpoint and network platforms, and carry out malware analysis and threat validation. Design, implement and optimise detection content across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike and associated platforms, developing advanced KQL queries and analytics rules aligned to MITRE ATT&CK. Act as senior technical owner for security platforms including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, Entra ID, Intune, Darktrace and supporting technologies, managing platform health, onboarding and configuration. Design and maintain automation and orchestration workflows using Logic Apps, Sentinel Playbooks, Power Automate, PowerShell, Python and API integrations to reduce manual operational effort. Conduct proactive, intelligence-led and hypothesis-driven threat hunting, translating findings into detections, hunts and customer recommendations. Monitor, investigate and respond to security events across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS and hybrid environments. Support compliance activities relating to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials, maintaining technical documentation, runbooks and standard operating procedures. Provide technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge transfer to Security Analysts and Service Desk teams. What My Client Is Looking For Significant experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC), Cyber Security Operations or Security Engineering function, including at a senior technical level. Strong hands-on experience administering and engineering Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon and associated security technologies. Proven experience in incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, digital forensics and security investigations. Advanced KQL skills, with the ability to develop and optimise complex detections and threat hunting queries. Strong scripting and automation experience using PowerShell and/or Python, including API integrations and workflow automation. Experience administering Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Intune and Microsoft 365 security solutions. Good understanding of Azure, AWS and hybrid infrastructure security, with strong knowledge of networking, operating systems and attacker techniques. Practical understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, NIST and SANS incident response frameworks. Experience working within regulated and audited environments, including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and documentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and non-technical audiences. Desirable CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. Experience designing or improving SOC operating models, detection strategies, or security platforms at scale. Exposure to security architecture or security engineering activities beyond day-to-day SOC operations. Experience contributing to or leading continuous improvement initiatives, automation strategy, or security service maturity. Additional Requirements Ability to prioritise work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates must be able to pass security vetting (BS7858). Salary: £60,000 Location: Reading / hybrid 2 days from home

Infrastructure Support Engineer Managed Service Provider Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly visits to Gloucestershire office) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Were working with a high-growth Managed Service Provider who are seeking a talented Infrastructure Support Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class IT services to their client base click apply for full job details

Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator Location: Near Richmond, London (On-site) Salary: £40,000 per annum Overview Were hiring a 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator to join a growing MSP, combining hands-on technical support with team coordination responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying close to the technology click apply for full job details

Infrastructure Support Engineer Managed Service Provider Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly visits to Gloucestershire office) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Were working with a high-growth Managed Service Provider who are seeking a talented Infrastructure Support Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class IT services to their client base click apply for full job details

As the Network Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the schools ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site click apply for full job details

Infrastructure Support Engineer Managed Service Provider Location: Hybrid (Home-based + weekly visits to Gloucestershire office) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Were working with a high-growth Managed Service Provider who are seeking a talented Infrastructure Support Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class IT services to their client base click apply for full job details

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as a Field Engineer for a successful Managed Service Provider to be based in Berkshire? Your role will be to perform field service visits to our client base to repair failed equipment, to assist with installation projects and to assist our helpdesk by providing telephone support when required click apply for full job details

Finance & Renewals Manager Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum Location: South West London (4 days in the office/1 day working from home) A brilliant hybrid role where Finance meets Operations Were working with a small technology business in South West London who are looking to take on a Finance & Renewals Manager who thrives in a varied, hands-on role that blends finance, bookkeeping, billing, and commerci click apply for full job details

Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator Location: Near Richmond, London (On-site) Salary: £40,000 per annum Overview Were hiring a 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator to join a growing MSP, combining hands-on technical support with team coordination responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying close to the technology click apply for full job details

Location: Commutable to Basingstoke (regular client site visits) Salary: £50,000 £65,000 + company car Type: Permanent, full-time Were working on behalf of a small, privately owned IT Managed Service Provider that is entering an exciting phase of growth and is now looking to appoint a Technical Engineering Manager click apply for full job details

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as an ICT Technician to be based in Hemel Hempstead? You will be responsible for the maintenance of all IT Hardware and Services across School Sites, as well as well as supporting the school in improving the standard of their ICT provisions. This role is offered on a full-time basis and you will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding che click apply for full job details

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as an ICT Technician to be based in Leeds? You will be responsible for the maintenance of all IT Hardware and Services across School Sites, as well as well as supporting the school in improving the standard of their ICT provisions. This role is offered on a full-time basis and you will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks click apply for full job details

As the Network Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the schools ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site click apply for full job details

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as an ICT Technician to be based in Hemel Hempstead? You will be responsible for the maintenance of all IT Hardware and Services across School Sites, as well as well as supporting the school in improving the standard of their ICT provisions. This role is offered on a full-time basis and you will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding che click apply for full job details

Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator Location: Near Richmond, London (On-site) Salary: £40,000 per annum Overview Were hiring a 2nd Line Support Team Coordinator to join a growing MSP, combining hands-on technical support with team coordination responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role while staying close to the technology click apply for full job details

Are you looking for a new exciting opportunity working as a Field Engineer for a successful Managed Service Provider to be based in Berkshire? Your role will be to perform field service visits to our client base to repair failed equipment, to assist with installation projects and to assist our helpdesk by providing telephone support when required click apply for full job details

As the Network Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the schools ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site click apply for full job details

Cabling Engineer Location: Candidate will be based locally Milton Keynes Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £26,000-£29,000 + Overtime Opportunities Are you a Cabling Engineer based in Milton Keynes? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional and motivated team delivering high-quality structured cabling and network solutions across the UK click apply for full job details

As the Network Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the schools ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site click apply for full job details

Senior Projects Engineer Remote - you will be based within a commutable distance of Aylesbury £40,000 - £47,000 per annum We are partnering with a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) to recruit a Senior Projects Engineer . This is a key role within their Projects Team, focused on delivering high-quality IT infrastructure solutions to the public sector. Key Responsibilities Lead technical design and project documentation Act as a technical point of contact during project delivery Manage project plans, schedules, and communications Support pre-sales with technical input Collaborate with internal teams and customers Maintain high standards of service and documentation About You Essential: Experience delivering ICT projects end-to-end Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace Experience with Hyper-V, networking (VLANs/routing), SAN/NAS, AD, DNS, DHCP, GPO Excellent communication and documentation skills Microsoft and networking certifications Full UK driving license & car Desirable: PRINCE2 (or similar) Azure / PowerShell scripting