Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) / Technical Lead Buckinghamshire (hybrid) A rapidly scaling managed security provider is hiring the most senior technical hire in its Security Operations Centre. The SOC runs around the clock protecting clients ranging from mid-market firms to household-name enterprises - but this role sits on a standard daytime pattern, with on-call participation for genuine emergen click apply for full job details
Aug 23, 2026
Full time
Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) / Technical Lead Buckinghamshire (hybrid) A rapidly scaling managed security provider is hiring the most senior technical hire in its Security Operations Centre. The SOC runs around the clock protecting clients ranging from mid-market firms to household-name enterprises - but this role sits on a standard daytime pattern, with on-call participation for genuine emergen click apply for full job details
Roke, 5th Floor, Space, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom • Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 00:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. About Roke Roke is a world-class engineering and technology company, with a trusted and long-standing record of delivery spanning research & development, products, managed-services and consultancy, serving customers across the globe. The markets Roke operates in are broad but they are frequently cross-cutting at engineering and delivery levels; markets include Defence, National Security and Intelligence, with diversity being at the centre of Roke's strategy. Preserving high levels of confidence by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectation in relation to engineering and value creation is paramount, equalled by the need to meet the needs of the business regarding safe and sustainable generation of revenue and profit. An opportunity has arisen for a Sales Solutions Architect within the Defence Information Advantage - AI & Analytics Line of Business. Role Deliver engineering excellence into Business Winning Processes, Provide engineering support to Client Managers during Client Engagements - always know the intent of the Sales Manager prior to the call, Develop solutions and initiate the development of Roke IP - directly aligned to customer opportunities, Provide Engineering & Solution leadership to bids Accountabilities Accountable for the production of high-quality solutions to captures and bids, Accountable for the quality of the 'technical volume' of major bids, Support the Sales function achieve their financial targets Responsibilities Developing and defining the High-Level Solution for all captures within the AI & Analytics line of business, Completing a detailed Gap Analysis comparing the High-Level solution for each capture to AI & Analytics, Information Advantage and wider Roke capabilities, Producing detailed specification of capability gaps and escalating to the relevant members of the leadership and delivery team (Engineering, Product, Software, Innovation) as necessary, where this information will inform the development, sustainment and enhancement of the Defence business unit's Products & Services (including software) that are needed to position Roke to respond effectively to qualified pipeline opportunities, At the outset of bids, set the vision for the solution and deliver engineering and solution leadership to bid teams ensuring that solutions and proposals remain aligned to the high-level vision, Provide expert engineering support to the Sales Manager during client engagements, Identify gaps between customer specified standards and Roke's Engineering Processes, escalating where necessary via the operations team, In conjunction with Engineering leadership - allocate appropriate engineering resources to bids, Identify and elevate Opportunities and Risks associated with Engineering associated with captures and bids Where will you be based? Your work will primarily be based at one of Roke's sites - Romsey or Woking, and you will be expected to travel to the sites where your line management team members are based if not your primary site. Occasional business travel to other sites may be required. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative, inclusive and support a diverse work force and those with additional needs. Security Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC as a minimum and in some cases DV clearance may be required. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
May 30, 2026
Full time
Roke, 5th Floor, Space, Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom • Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom Job Description Posted Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 00:00 Great ideas come from different minds. That's why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background - and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most. And as the challenges evolve, so do we - working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today. About Roke Roke is a world-class engineering and technology company, with a trusted and long-standing record of delivery spanning research & development, products, managed-services and consultancy, serving customers across the globe. The markets Roke operates in are broad but they are frequently cross-cutting at engineering and delivery levels; markets include Defence, National Security and Intelligence, with diversity being at the centre of Roke's strategy. Preserving high levels of confidence by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectation in relation to engineering and value creation is paramount, equalled by the need to meet the needs of the business regarding safe and sustainable generation of revenue and profit. An opportunity has arisen for a Sales Solutions Architect within the Defence Information Advantage - AI & Analytics Line of Business. Role Deliver engineering excellence into Business Winning Processes, Provide engineering support to Client Managers during Client Engagements - always know the intent of the Sales Manager prior to the call, Develop solutions and initiate the development of Roke IP - directly aligned to customer opportunities, Provide Engineering & Solution leadership to bids Accountabilities Accountable for the production of high-quality solutions to captures and bids, Accountable for the quality of the 'technical volume' of major bids, Support the Sales function achieve their financial targets Responsibilities Developing and defining the High-Level Solution for all captures within the AI & Analytics line of business, Completing a detailed Gap Analysis comparing the High-Level solution for each capture to AI & Analytics, Information Advantage and wider Roke capabilities, Producing detailed specification of capability gaps and escalating to the relevant members of the leadership and delivery team (Engineering, Product, Software, Innovation) as necessary, where this information will inform the development, sustainment and enhancement of the Defence business unit's Products & Services (including software) that are needed to position Roke to respond effectively to qualified pipeline opportunities, At the outset of bids, set the vision for the solution and deliver engineering and solution leadership to bid teams ensuring that solutions and proposals remain aligned to the high-level vision, Provide expert engineering support to the Sales Manager during client engagements, Identify gaps between customer specified standards and Roke's Engineering Processes, escalating where necessary via the operations team, In conjunction with Engineering leadership - allocate appropriate engineering resources to bids, Identify and elevate Opportunities and Risks associated with Engineering associated with captures and bids Where will you be based? Your work will primarily be based at one of Roke's sites - Romsey or Woking, and you will be expected to travel to the sites where your line management team members are based if not your primary site. Occasional business travel to other sites may be required. We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative, inclusive and support a diverse work force and those with additional needs. Security Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be eligible to achieve SC as a minimum and in some cases DV clearance may be required. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC and 10 years for DV. The Next Step Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
The role: We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements, aligned to service expectations. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team s knowledge base. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. . click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as an escalation point for complex Azure platform issues; troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Plan and implement operational improvements such as performance tuning, resource optimisation and resilience enhancements, aligned to service expectations. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud subscription. Delivery collaboration & technical project contribution Collaborate with stakeholders, architects and engineers to translate requirements into Azure designs and deliver working solutions. Contribute to planning and execution of cloud-focused initiatives, identifying risks and dependencies early and supporting smooth transition into support. Maintain clear technical documentation (design notes, runbooks, standard operating procedures) in the team s knowledge base. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR), Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with PowerShell scripting and Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview. . click apply for full job details
The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details
May 26, 2026
Full time
The role: We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our IT department in Bristol. At Simmons & Simmons, technology is central to delivering exceptional client service. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Cloud Infrastructure Analyst to join our Platforms team and help build, automate and operate the Azure platform underpinning our applications and services. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on designing and delivering secure, scalable and resilient cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure, using Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD automation as the default approach. You will work closely with architects, security and application teams to implement cloud platform patterns and enable delivery teams to deploy safely and consistently. You will be required to act as senior technical authority within the platforms team, supporting decision-making, mentoring engineers, and shaping the Azure roadmap. What will you do: Azure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & CI/CD automation Build, deploy, and maintain Azure infrastructure using IaC (Bicep and/or Terraform) with peer review and version control. Strong familiarity working in IaC and pipelines to ensure quality, security and adherence to baseline standards. Cloud reliability, operations & incident/problem support (engineering-led) Act as a senior escalation point for complex Azure platform incidents; leading to troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes (automation over repeated manual intervention). Monitor and improve platform health using Azure observability tooling (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics/KQL, Application Insights, Science Logic), and improve alerting and diagnostics. Lead reliability and resilience improvements such as such as performance tuning, resource optimisation, cost optimization using FinOps and provide availability enhancements, aligned to our service- level expectations. A senior analyst is expected to be a point of contact and escalation at all times, taking ownership of incident management, while providing 3rd & 4th level and technical support. Any experience working within the Agile framework using Scrum. Security, compliance & governance Embed security controls and compliance checks into delivery pipelines (DevSecOps approach), ensuring cloud systems are configured securely and remain compliant. Contribute to platform governance initiatives such as naming/tagging conventions, logging standards, Key Vault/secret patterns, and controlled change via Github Push/Pull requests. Work closely with Security and CISO stakeholders and the wider networks team to maintain a strong and compliant security posture across our Azure public cloud. What we are looking for: The role deliberately covers a relatively broad brief of technologies, targeted at enabling effective communication and efficient working practices. We would expect the role holder to be able to demonstrate a skill base that spans a range of the following topics and, where necessary, to demonstrate the aptitude and desire to develop to meet the entire brief. Knowledge of a range of enterprise IT application technologies, including a demonstrated track record in operating and administering or working with infrastructure applications as part of the: Microsoft Application Stack such as Exchange 365; Active Directory, AD connect, Azure site recovery (ASR) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Azure SQL. Experience of working with VMware vSphere, HPE Servers & Storage, upgrades and maintenance procedures. Hands-on experience engineering solutions in Microsoft Azure, including a solid understanding of Azure IaaS and PaaS services (e.g., VMs, Storage, App Services, Front Door, API Management, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Networking). Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code in either (Bicep and/or Terraform; ARM knowledge acceptable where relevant). Practical experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, CI/CD concepts) and Git-based version control. Azure networking knowledge including VNETs, vWAN, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, hub-and-spoke, and traffic management concepts. Azure security fundamentals including Managed Identities, Key Vault, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud/Security Centre. Strong scripting capability in PowerShell (and/or Bash), and the ability to automate operational tasks and deployments. Strong troubleshooting mindset: diagnosing complex issues and driving them to resolution with appropriate escalation and RCA. Clear communication skills, including the ability to explain technical topics in plain English in a professional services environment. A Strong problem-solver with proactive, engineering-led mindset. Self-motivated technical lead and mentor. Comfortable working as a senior engineer in a collaborative, geographically diverse and inclusive team. Preferably either: 5-years relevant experience working in a similar role, or a qualification in Computer Science or Engineering or Microsoft accredited Azure Certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator / DevOps / Cloud Engineering) and relevant experience working in a similar role. Excellent Knowledge of the Azure and Windows Stack. Career Level: The career level assigned to this role is level 3. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level. Here at Simmons & Simmons: At Simmons, we are proud of our collaborative, open and non-hierarchical culture, where everyone is treated with respect and dignity and the wellbeing of our people is paramount. Our dynamic minds work as one integrated team, partnering with leading organisations on inspirational and thought-provoking projects that matter. From day one, irrespective of job title, qualification or background, everyone s voice is heard, and you are encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will have a platform to excel, exceed your career ambitions, and achieve things you never thought possible. Some key information: We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution. Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences). We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands. We are proud to rank as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality, a Stonewall Top Global Employer, and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility. We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers. We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture. All UK offices have their own artwork collections including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists. We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our business plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm. Our in-house generative AI tool, Percy, won the Innovation in Automation and AI Tools category at the 2024 FT Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards. This achievement highlights our commitment to technological innovation and client service. We have been commended in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 across three categories: construction, employment, and intellectual property. Our profile is highly positive, highlighting our sector specialisms and notable case and transactional work. Equal opportunities: We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to: Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families. Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require. Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs. We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues . click apply for full job details
SOC Manager Exeter (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Day Rate: £850 (Umbrella) / £616.61 (PAYE)SC Cleared An enterprise government backed organisation is seeking a SOC manager to provide day to day leadership of incidents and mangment of the SOC Analysts. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for protecting the organisation against real-time cyber threats, driving incident response, and ensuring resilience across a complex technology estate. Our client is offering a 6 month rolling contract, paying up to £850 PD Inside IR 35 to start ASAP to be based in Exeter 2 days per week.This is a high-impact opportunity to shape cyber strategy at an enterprise level, working closely with senior stakeholders and external agencies to strengthen security posture and response capability. You will play a key role in building and evolving the CSOC capability, operating within a highly visible and business-critical function, with regular engagement across senior leadership and external partners.To be successful, you will hold active SC clearance and bring proven experience working within Central Government, the Public Sector, or highly regulated scientific environments.Key Responsibilities Define and lead the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), ensuring effective detection, response, and remediation of cyber incidents Own and continuously improve the cyber incident response plan, ensuring readiness across the organisation Provide strategic cyber security advice to senior leadership on monitoring, logging, and threat response Establish a use-case driven monitoring and alerting capability to improve threat detection and response times Oversee threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and proactive risk mitigation across the estate Lead the analysis of network traffic and behaviours, identifying threats and communicating insights to the wider business Define and manage cyber security operations strategy, aligned to organisational risk appetite and government guidance Manage stakeholders and external agencies, including regulatory bodies where required Identify and plan cyber investment requirements across tooling, governance, and team capability Core Experience Required Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/CSOC) or cyber security operations function Strong background in incident response, threat detection, and cyber resilience Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and monitoring tools Solid understanding of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and remediation practices Knowledge of cyber frameworks and regulations including GDPR, NIS, and National Cyber Security Centre guidance Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and ITIL processes Experience operating within complex, regulated environments (e.g. public sector, financial services) Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
May 20, 2026
Full time
SOC Manager Exeter (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Day Rate: £850 (Umbrella) / £616.61 (PAYE)SC Cleared An enterprise government backed organisation is seeking a SOC manager to provide day to day leadership of incidents and mangment of the SOC Analysts. This is a critical leadership role, responsible for protecting the organisation against real-time cyber threats, driving incident response, and ensuring resilience across a complex technology estate. Our client is offering a 6 month rolling contract, paying up to £850 PD Inside IR 35 to start ASAP to be based in Exeter 2 days per week.This is a high-impact opportunity to shape cyber strategy at an enterprise level, working closely with senior stakeholders and external agencies to strengthen security posture and response capability. You will play a key role in building and evolving the CSOC capability, operating within a highly visible and business-critical function, with regular engagement across senior leadership and external partners.To be successful, you will hold active SC clearance and bring proven experience working within Central Government, the Public Sector, or highly regulated scientific environments.Key Responsibilities Define and lead the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), ensuring effective detection, response, and remediation of cyber incidents Own and continuously improve the cyber incident response plan, ensuring readiness across the organisation Provide strategic cyber security advice to senior leadership on monitoring, logging, and threat response Establish a use-case driven monitoring and alerting capability to improve threat detection and response times Oversee threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and proactive risk mitigation across the estate Lead the analysis of network traffic and behaviours, identifying threats and communicating insights to the wider business Define and manage cyber security operations strategy, aligned to organisational risk appetite and government guidance Manage stakeholders and external agencies, including regulatory bodies where required Identify and plan cyber investment requirements across tooling, governance, and team capability Core Experience Required Proven experience leading a Security Operations Centre (SOC/CSOC) or cyber security operations function Strong background in incident response, threat detection, and cyber resilience Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and monitoring tools Solid understanding of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and remediation practices Knowledge of cyber frameworks and regulations including GDPR, NIS, and National Cyber Security Centre guidance Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and ITIL processes Experience operating within complex, regulated environments (e.g. public sector, financial services) Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior level
Role: SOC Manager Salary/Rate: £700-850 per day inside IR35 Location: Mainly remote, must be UK-based Contract Duration: 6-month contract We are currently looking for a SOC Manager for our government client. This SOC Manager role is mainly remote, however successful candidates must be able to travel to UK sites as required. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for this SOC Manager position is for 6-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check (SC Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team , this includes decision-making, effective communication and service management skills. In-depth knowledge of incident management processes, including the ability to assess the impact of critical security incidents and lead the response efforts, ensuring procedures are available and maintained. Proven experience delivering an effective security monitoring capability, with continuous improvements that reflect changes from risks and threats in a timely manner, including proactive threat hunting and intrusion detection . Proven experience delivering threat intelligence and assessment in the context of the organisation to stakeholders by gathering and analysing information to identify and mitigate cyber threats from both open-source (OSINT) and commercial threat intelligence. Proven experience operating cyber security solutions and tools e.g. Security Information and Event Management ( SIEM ), maintaining security records and documentation in accordance with security operating procedures. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with external vendors, managed security service providers ( MSSPs ), and technology partners, ensuring contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics are consistently met or exceeded. Role / Responsibilities: Lead, manage and mentor a team of cyber security analysts to ensure the team operate effectively. Develop the team utilising the career framework to identify learning needs and career pathways Lead incident detection, triage, escalation and resolution processes; assessing impacts and directing appropriate measures to contain and mitigate threats, conduct post-incident reviews and drive continual service improvement including exercising to test procedures. Be the escalation point for alerts. Provide direction for improvements to monitoring systems for our environment covering specific technologies or threats. Direct the development and tuning of new and existing rules Stay up to date on the latest cyber threats and attack techniques, incorporating threat intelligence into security practices, cascading to relevant stakeholders. Define cyber security metrics and targets. Prepare and present regular reports on security incidents, and trends to management, translating technical metrics into business-focused risk insights Oversee service providers, managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), serve as the principal interface with cross-government departmental SOCs Support the management of the department budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources to meet security objectives. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security, Cyber, Infosec, Information Security, SOC, Security Operations Centre, Threat, Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, SC Vetted, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
May 18, 2026
Contractor
Role: SOC Manager Salary/Rate: £700-850 per day inside IR35 Location: Mainly remote, must be UK-based Contract Duration: 6-month contract We are currently looking for a SOC Manager for our government client. This SOC Manager role is mainly remote, however successful candidates must be able to travel to UK sites as required. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement. The contract for this SOC Manager position is for 6-months, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35. Security Clearance: Security Check (SC Clearance) This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution. Essential skills/experience required: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team , this includes decision-making, effective communication and service management skills. In-depth knowledge of incident management processes, including the ability to assess the impact of critical security incidents and lead the response efforts, ensuring procedures are available and maintained. Proven experience delivering an effective security monitoring capability, with continuous improvements that reflect changes from risks and threats in a timely manner, including proactive threat hunting and intrusion detection . Proven experience delivering threat intelligence and assessment in the context of the organisation to stakeholders by gathering and analysing information to identify and mitigate cyber threats from both open-source (OSINT) and commercial threat intelligence. Proven experience operating cyber security solutions and tools e.g. Security Information and Event Management ( SIEM ), maintaining security records and documentation in accordance with security operating procedures. Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with external vendors, managed security service providers ( MSSPs ), and technology partners, ensuring contractual obligations, service level agreements (SLAs), and performance metrics are consistently met or exceeded. Role / Responsibilities: Lead, manage and mentor a team of cyber security analysts to ensure the team operate effectively. Develop the team utilising the career framework to identify learning needs and career pathways Lead incident detection, triage, escalation and resolution processes; assessing impacts and directing appropriate measures to contain and mitigate threats, conduct post-incident reviews and drive continual service improvement including exercising to test procedures. Be the escalation point for alerts. Provide direction for improvements to monitoring systems for our environment covering specific technologies or threats. Direct the development and tuning of new and existing rules Stay up to date on the latest cyber threats and attack techniques, incorporating threat intelligence into security practices, cascading to relevant stakeholders. Define cyber security metrics and targets. Prepare and present regular reports on security incidents, and trends to management, translating technical metrics into business-focused risk insights Oversee service providers, managing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), serve as the principal interface with cross-government departmental SOCs Support the management of the department budget to ensure optimal allocation of resources to meet security objectives. If you are interested in the above role, please click Apply Now and send a CV for quick review. As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs at circlerecruitment dot com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Security, Cyber, Infosec, Information Security, SOC, Security Operations Centre, Threat, Security Check, Sc Level, Sc Cleared, Sc Clearance, Security Cleared, Security Clearance, Security Vetting Clearance, Active SC, SC Vetted, Cleared To A High Government Standard, DV Cleared, DV Clearance, DV Check, Developed Vetted, Developed Vetting, DV Strap, Active DV, Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Ready for your next move in cyber security? Join our fast-growing Security Operations Centre, where you'll help defend multiple organisations across a wide range of industries - from critical infrastructure to complex enterprise environments. As part of our SOC team, you'll play a key role in strengthening and maturing our services, helping deliver smart, efficient and high-impact security outcomes for our clients. You won't just monitor alerts. You'll investigate, enhance detection capability, influence processes and help shape how we defend modern environments. You'll gain exposure to real-world threats, diverse technology stacks and large-scale operations - giving you the kind of hands-on experience that accelerates careers. If you're curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems that genuinely matter, this could be your next challenge. Our team operates a 24/7 SOC. This role involves working day and night shifts. Office based in Hemel Hempstead. You must be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: Monitoring and analysing security alerts and events, conducting initial investigations responding. Escalating complex incidents to Senior Analysts for deeper analysis and resolution. Managing SOC incident queues. Maintaining and improving asset baselines across customer environments. Producing clear, insightful reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Enhancing detection rules and use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and threat-informed defence. What you'll bring: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Understanding of client-server and multi-tier applications, databases, firewalls, VPNs and endpoint security. Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, LDAP, etc.). Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving. An entry-level cyber security certification (e.g. Security+, CEH, CPSA) or similar. It would be great if you had: ? Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, C++). Broader SIEM experience (e.g. QRadar). Additional SOC or CREST certifications. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hemel Hempstead. Security Clearance Level: SC. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: £42,000 to £58,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Shift allowance. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
May 03, 2026
Full time
Ready for your next move in cyber security? Join our fast-growing Security Operations Centre, where you'll help defend multiple organisations across a wide range of industries - from critical infrastructure to complex enterprise environments. As part of our SOC team, you'll play a key role in strengthening and maturing our services, helping deliver smart, efficient and high-impact security outcomes for our clients. You won't just monitor alerts. You'll investigate, enhance detection capability, influence processes and help shape how we defend modern environments. You'll gain exposure to real-world threats, diverse technology stacks and large-scale operations - giving you the kind of hands-on experience that accelerates careers. If you're curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems that genuinely matter, this could be your next challenge. Our team operates a 24/7 SOC. This role involves working day and night shifts. Office based in Hemel Hempstead. You must be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: Monitoring and analysing security alerts and events, conducting initial investigations responding. Escalating complex incidents to Senior Analysts for deeper analysis and resolution. Managing SOC incident queues. Maintaining and improving asset baselines across customer environments. Producing clear, insightful reports for both technical and non-technical audiences. Enhancing detection rules and use cases aligned to MITRE ATT&CK and threat-informed defence. What you'll bring: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk. Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. Understanding of client-server and multi-tier applications, databases, firewalls, VPNs and endpoint security. Solid networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, LDAP, etc.). Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving. An entry-level cyber security certification (e.g. Security+, CEH, CPSA) or similar. It would be great if you had: ? Scripting or programming skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, C++). Broader SIEM experience (e.g. QRadar). Additional SOC or CREST certifications. If you're interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Hemel Hempstead. Security Clearance Level: SC. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: £42,000 to £58,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. Shift allowance. Sopra Steria: Our Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
