Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands-on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing: Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control) Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client) Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities What you'll bring: Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams Additional information: This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement. If you hold DV clearance and you're excited by practical delivery and impactful improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jul 30, 2026
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Job Title: DV Cleared Principal Engineer Location: Malvern 5 days due to system security purposes Duration: 6 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates Must be willing and eligible to go through the DV Clearance process Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where you'll help deliver complex IT infrastructure activities end-to-end-building, configuring, testing and supporting changes that keep mission-critical environments secure and reliable. If you enjoy hands-on technical delivery and clear documentation, this could be a great fit. What you'll be doing: Build and configure Windows infrastructure including Domain setup with GPOs and licensing configuration Update and configure 3rd party applications and services, including integrations and security tooling Configure networking and monitoring components (e.g., QSWAN/IMPEX, vulnerability scanning, SolarWinds, Ivanti Device Control) Prepare development environments and build/validate SQL Server and Windows templates (virtual client) Set up logging/monitoring with Splunk, including forwarder deployment and implementation support Design logging approaches, build assets/base servers and import/install required components Support penetration testing activities (prep, escort, cleanup) and produce a remediation plan Conduct user onboarding support and provide architectural/early capability assistance Update documentation, perform system acceptance reviews, and support service transition activities What you'll bring: Strong experience in technical delivery across Windows-based platforms, configuration and environment build activities Confidence integrating and configuring monitoring, security and endpoint controls A structured approach to testing, readiness reviews and system acceptance Comfortable working with documentation updates throughout project reviews Clear, professional communication during transition/handover to operational teams Additional information: This role suits a Compute and Storage engineer; many tasks can be completed by this specialist skillset. If Splunk skills aren't a perfect match, support can be provided to supervise or implement. If you hold DV clearance and you're excited by practical delivery and impactful improvements, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
My client seeks to recruit an SC Cleared Crowdstrike Deployment Engineer to join the Cyber team, with a primary focus of deploying CrowdStrike across both servers and endpoints.Key activities to include but not limited to: Configuration of Falcon policies, including:- Threat prevention (NGAV)- Detection and response (EDR/XDR)- Sensor management, updates, and grouping policies- Alignment of host groups and policies to organisational requirements.- Integration with identity/directory services for visibility and correlation.- Tuning of detection capabilities, including custom detection logic within agreed capacity.- Integration with SIEM/SOC platforms for alerting, event correlation, and centralised monitoring.- Enablement of response capabilities (host containment, Real Time Response).- Validation, testing, and troubleshooting of deployment and configuration (sample-based and advisory). Skills required: Active SC Clearance or ability to obtain Previous banking / finance experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and engineering CrowdStrike Falcon Strong background in endpoint and server security across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid estates Experience integrating security tooling with SIEM/SOC environments
May 21, 2026
Contractor
My client seeks to recruit an SC Cleared Crowdstrike Deployment Engineer to join the Cyber team, with a primary focus of deploying CrowdStrike across both servers and endpoints.Key activities to include but not limited to: Configuration of Falcon policies, including:- Threat prevention (NGAV)- Detection and response (EDR/XDR)- Sensor management, updates, and grouping policies- Alignment of host groups and policies to organisational requirements.- Integration with identity/directory services for visibility and correlation.- Tuning of detection capabilities, including custom detection logic within agreed capacity.- Integration with SIEM/SOC platforms for alerting, event correlation, and centralised monitoring.- Enablement of response capabilities (host containment, Real Time Response).- Validation, testing, and troubleshooting of deployment and configuration (sample-based and advisory). Skills required: Active SC Clearance or ability to obtain Previous banking / finance experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and engineering CrowdStrike Falcon Strong background in endpoint and server security across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid estates Experience integrating security tooling with SIEM/SOC environments
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
May 20, 2026
Full time
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
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
Head of Cyber Security Operations (CSOC)Exeter (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Day Rate: £850 (Umbrella) / £616.61 (PAYE)SC Cleared An enterprise government backed organisation is seeking a Head of Cyber Security Operations to define, build and lead its Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). 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 19, 2026
Contractor
Head of Cyber Security Operations (CSOC)Exeter (Hybrid - 2 days onsite) Day Rate: £850 (Umbrella) / £616.61 (PAYE)SC Cleared An enterprise government backed organisation is seeking a Head of Cyber Security Operations to define, build and lead its Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). 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
My client seeks to recruit an SC Cleared Crowdstrike Engineer to join the Cyber team, with a primary focus of deploying CrowdStrike across both servers and endpoints.Key activities to include but not limited to: Configuration of Falcon policies, including:- Threat prevention (NGAV)- Detection and response (EDR/XDR)- Sensor management, updates, and grouping policies- Alignment of host groups and policies to organisational requirements.- Integration with identity/directory services for visibility and correlation.- Tuning of detection capabilities, including custom detection logic within agreed capacity.- Integration with SIEM/SOC platforms for alerting, event correlation, and centralised monitoring.- Enablement of response capabilities (host containment, Real Time Response).- Validation, testing, and troubleshooting of deployment and configuration (sample-based and advisory). Skills required: Active SC Clearance or ability to obtain Previous banking / finance experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and engineering CrowdStrike Falcon Strong background in endpoint and server security across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid estates Experience integrating security tooling with SIEM/SOC environments
May 08, 2026
Contractor
My client seeks to recruit an SC Cleared Crowdstrike Engineer to join the Cyber team, with a primary focus of deploying CrowdStrike across both servers and endpoints.Key activities to include but not limited to: Configuration of Falcon policies, including:- Threat prevention (NGAV)- Detection and response (EDR/XDR)- Sensor management, updates, and grouping policies- Alignment of host groups and policies to organisational requirements.- Integration with identity/directory services for visibility and correlation.- Tuning of detection capabilities, including custom detection logic within agreed capacity.- Integration with SIEM/SOC platforms for alerting, event correlation, and centralised monitoring.- Enablement of response capabilities (host containment, Real Time Response).- Validation, testing, and troubleshooting of deployment and configuration (sample-based and advisory). Skills required: Active SC Clearance or ability to obtain Previous banking / finance experience Proven hands-on experience deploying and engineering CrowdStrike Falcon Strong background in endpoint and server security across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid estates Experience integrating security tooling with SIEM/SOC environments
PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures. The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions. You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks. You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required. The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices. You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset. Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF. Person SpecificationEssential: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management. Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports. Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues. Desirable: Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP). Experience with DarkTrace Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 07, 2026
Full time
PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER SC Cleared - UK Only - (Sponsorship is unavailable) you must hold SC Clearance.Provide expert advice on the defences against cyber threats, data breaches, and emerging risks. This includes offering guidance on the selection, design, justification, implementation, and operational management of cybersecurity strategies, technologies, and standards. Contribute to the development and refinement of controls and processes to ensure the safety, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and overall security of data stored on systems. You will be responsible for identifying gaps in existing cybersecurity policies and procedures and, in collaboration with security, network, information governance, and technical leads, developing new measures to address these gaps. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: You will work closely with system and service owners, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to design, implement, and enforce appropriate protective and detective security controls, policies, and procedures. The role includes the administration and operational management of security tooling and SIEM platforms, with responsibility for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, intrusions, and unauthorised or suspicious activity. This includes Microsoft Sentinel (data and source tuning, creation and maintenance of workbooks and connectors, and threat intelligence review), Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Defender for Cloud, and Darktrace, including system and model tuning, email module management, and configuration of autonomous response actions. You will be responsible for incident response activities, including triaging security alerts, investigating incidents, coordinating escalation and remediation, and conducting root cause analysis. You must be able to communicate effectively about security incidents and cyber risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The role works closely with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) partner, supporting the assessment and investigation of alerts and contributing to the development and refinement of incident response plans and playbooks. You will support vulnerability management activities, including vulnerability assessments, annual audits, and penetration testing. This includes preparing and presenting incident, threat, and compliance reporting to stakeholders at all levels, including compiling a monthly SIRO report. Continuous improvement is a core responsibility. You will conduct post-incident reviews, recommend control and process improvements, and contribute to the creation and maintenance of cybersecurity governance documentation. You will also research emerging cyber threats and mitigation strategies and provide reports or presentations to senior stakeholders as required. The role supports cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives, promoting a strong security culture and helping to upskill colleagues in cybersecurity best practices. You will also collaborate with solution architects and project teams to ensure security is embedded into system and application designs, supporting secure architecture and delivery from the outset. Compliance & Framework Alignment: Ensure security operations align with regulatory standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and NCSC CAF. Person SpecificationEssential: Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint/Cloud SIEM tools, threat intelligence platforms, and vulnerability management. Technical experience securing Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services cloud environments as well as on-premise/virtual Microsoft technologies. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to produce clear technical and non-technical reports. Ability to analyse and interpret security events/logs and perform remediation work to address security issues. Desirable: Recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GIAC, CISSP). Experience with DarkTrace Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the business community. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management. Active DV clearance required Strong working knowledge of: Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490 Working with system secure design MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks. Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements). Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8. HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance. Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis. Working understanding of: Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable), ITHC scoping and remediation action plans. HLD and LLD reviews and analysis. Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls. Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal. What's in it for You Hybrid Working: c. 3 days onsite per week. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
May 04, 2026
Full time
Cyber Security GRC Consultant (DV Cleared) Location: Cambridgeshire / London, Hybrid - c. 3 days minimum on-site presence required Contract Type: Permanent & Full-time Salary: Competitive + Benefits About the Role As a Cyber Security Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering Secure by Design risk and security assurance services within MOD and Public Sector environments. You'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to define and implement security risk assessments and best practice solutions, ensuring alignment with business risk appetites and transformation goals. You'll be part of a knowledge-sharing culture, working alongside expert peers in Secure Architecture and Risk Planning. Key Responsibilities Deliver Secure by Design risk and security assurance functions within MOD/Public Sector. Lead and advise on risk management frameworks, ISMS, and Enterprise Security Risk Management. Facilitate security and risk workshops with Authority departments. Produce clear reporting on vulnerabilities, risks, controls, and treatment activities. Provide pragmatic remediation and risk management guidance. Support secure design across technology platforms including cloud infrastructures. Contribute to blogs and research within the business community. Experience Required The successful candidate will possess proven experience in cybersecurity, security architecture, threat modelling, or related fields within Public Sector and MOD and will have achieved or be working towards Full Membership of CIISEC and UK Cyber Security Council professional registration at either Chartered or Principal for Risk Management. Active DV clearance required Strong working knowledge of: Security Assurance Coordinator or Delivery Team Security Lead roles JSP440, JSP604/453 & JSP490 Working with system secure design MOD/GDS Secure by Design Principles Supplier Chain Assurance and Risks. Security related legislation (e.g. GDPR, PCI DSS, ICO requirements). Security Control Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8. HMG, NPSA and NCSC security policies, standards and guidance. Have experience building and implementing secure by design principals within the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Threat Modelling - Kill Chain - Attack tree analysis. Working understanding of: Cloud security including Azure, Amazon Web Service, Key Management Systems, Containerisation, Network Security Groups, Host based firewalls, Web Application Firewalls Physical Network Infrastructure, Anti-Patterns, Network Firewalls, IDS/IPS, DMZs AI use cases, secure configuration (ISO42001 knowledge preferable), ITHC scoping and remediation action plans. HLD and LLD reviews and analysis. Working knowledge and experience of tooling relating to cloud security posture management offerings, cloud native security (AWS/Azure) and endpoint security. Proficient in Public Key Infrastructure, Data at Rest/inTransit, Cryptography, Privileged User Access Management, Zero Trust, Cross Domain Solutions and Role-based Access Controls. Thrives on tackling challenges with creative solutions, challenging the normal. What's in it for You Hybrid Working: c. 3 days onsite per week. Career Development: Continuous learning and professional growth. Interested? Submit your application to learn more about this exciting opportunity Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are 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: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. 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
Are you a Detection Engineer ready to take on the fight against modern adversaries? Join a well-established SOC working with high-profile Defence clients, where your expertise genuinely matters. In this hands-on technical role, you'll own the end-to-end design, development and maturity of detection logic across SIEM platforms-engineering effective responses to real-world attacker techniques. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as a trusted SME across multiple secure environments within a complex MSSP setting. This is a standout opportunity to advance your career at the sharp end of cyber defence. Location: Hybrid working - 2 days per week in our Farnborough office. Security: You must hold or be eligible for SC Clearance. What you'll be doing: ? Design, build, test and continuously refine advanced SIEM detection logic, including rules, correlations and analytics. Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities and adversary TTPs, mapping them to MITRE ATT&CK to close detection and visibility gaps. Tune and validate detections to minimise false positives and deliver high-fidelity alerts for SOC analysts. Act as a technical authority, providing expert guidance to SOC Analysts, Architects and Engineers to strengthen overall detection capability. Define, implement and maintain technical detection standards across environments. Clearly communicate complex technical risks and detection logic to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. What you'll bring: Deep SIEM expertise, building advanced detection logic, automation and complex queries in Splunk (SPL) and Microsoft Sentinel (KQL). A proven track record delivering complex detection engineering projects within enterprise or MSSP environments. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down sophisticated attacks into actionable detection patterns. Confidence to own technical delivery end-to-end, driving work through to completion with minimal escalation. Expert knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, with real-world application in detection engineering. A BSc in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline. Solid scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar, supporting automation and data manipulation. Experience developing detections in QRadar and/or conducting EDR-focused threat hunting (e.g. CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint). Broad infrastructure awareness across Cloud (Azure/AWS), on-prem, and SaaS / PaaS / IaaS environments. If you are 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: Hybrid: 2 days per week in Farnborough. Security Clearance Level: SC Cleared or eligible. Internal Recruiter: Jane. Salary: To £65,000. Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, life assurance and pension. 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.
Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Github actions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Github actions Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Apr 30, 2026
Contractor
Azure DevOps Engineer 6-month contract SC Cleared London/Remote Outside of IR35 My SC Cleared customer is seeking a highly skilled Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Azure-native engineering and advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices. This role is ideal for someone who operates at the intersection of DevOps and Software Engineering bringing a strong development mindset to infrastructure design, automation, and testing. Key Skills & Experience from the Azure DevOps Engineer: Active SC Clearance ideal/lapsed considered Advanced Azure Engineering Strong experience designing for high availability Deep understanding of Azure-native services and architecture patterns Github actions Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Expert-level proficiency with Terraform and/or Bicep Strong focus on modularity, reusability, and maintainability Experience integrating automated testing frameworks (e.g. Terratest, Checkov) Azure Networking & Security Hands-on experience with: Managed Identities Private Endpoints Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) CI/CD & Automation Proven experience building advanced pipelines using GitHub Actions Strong understanding of pipeline orchestration, automation, and deployment strategies Key Responsibilities of the Azure DevOps Engineer: Design and implement high availability Azure architectures, including regional failover and load balancing strategies embedded within IaC templates Build and maintain scalable, reusable Terraform and/or Bicep modules following best practices in modular design Github actions Champion Test Driven Development (TDD) principles within infrastructure pipelines Implement automated security and compliance checks using tools such as Checkov or Terratest Develop and manage complex CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions Engineer secure Azure environments using Managed Identities, Private Endpoints, and RBAC Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
SOC / Cyber Threat Detection Analyst - SANS/GIAC Cyber Threat Detection Analyst Location: Wokingham, Berkshire (On-site) Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits & training Security Clearance: Ideally SC Cleared or eligible for SC Role Overview As a Cyber Threat Detection Analyst, you will play a hands-on role within an advanced cyber defence function, focused on proactive threat hunting, adversary behaviour analysis, and high-fidelity threat detection across enterprise environments. This role goes beyond reactive alert handling. You will actively hunt for malicious activity using telemetry, SIEM data, and threat intelligence, develop hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and support incident management and response activities when threats are identified. We are open to experienced SOC Analysts where threat hunting, investigations, and proactive detection have formed a significant part of their role, and who are looking to further develop in a more hunting-led environment. This position is well suited to analysts who enjoy thinking like an attacker, have worked alongside or supported red team or purple team activities, and want to deepen their expertise in threat detection and detection engineering. Skills & Experience We're Seeking Experience in threat hunting, cyber threat detection, SOC, blue team, or cyber defence environments, with ideally around five years hands on experience. Strong hands-on experience using SIEM platforms, including: Microsoft Sentinel (KQL) Splunk (SPL) Elastic Security/Kibana (KQL, ESQL) Practical and operational understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, attacker techniques, and adversary tradecraft Experience working with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat intelligence feeds Solid experience across the security event life cycle, including detection, investigation, and incident management Hands-on experience with EDR/XDR technologies such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or Carbon Black Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Firewalls, VPNs, Proxy technologies) Experience analysing telemetry from Windows, Linux, identity, endpoint, and network sources Strong analytical mindset with the ability to clearly communicate findings, impact, and risk Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across log, endpoint, and network telemetry to identify suspicious, stealthy, or previously unknown threats Develop and execute hunt hypotheses aligned to MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, adversary behaviours, and emerging threat intelligence Write, refine, and optimise SIEM queries using KQL, SPL, Elastic/ESQL, and Kibana Query Language Perform IOC analysis, enrichment, and validation, integrating internal and external threat intelligence sources Lead investigations from initial detection through scoping, root cause analysis, and impact assessment Support incident management and incident response activities, including containment, remediation, escalation, and lessons learned Collaborate closely with SOC teams, incident responders, red teams, and purple teams to validate detections and improve defensive coverage Contribute to detection logic improvements, use-case development, and continuous enhancement of hunting methodologies Produce clear investigation write-ups, timelines, and recommendations for technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Certifications (Highly Beneficial) SANS/GIAC certifications, including but not limited to: GCIH - Incident Handler GCIA - Intrusion Analyst GCED - Enterprise Defender GCTI - Cyber Threat Intelligence GMON - Continuous Monitoring GDAT - Defending Advanced Threats GCAT - Advanced Threat Intelligence OSCP or equivalent offensive security qualifications Crest certifications, such as: Crest Practitioner Intrusion Analyst (CPIA) Crest Registered Intrusion Analyst (CRIA) Crest Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CCTIA) Crest Certified Blue Team Professional (CCBTP) Microsoft SC-200 or related detection and response certifications Other recognised cyber security or threat intelligence credentials
