Salary: £73,899 - 97,389 per year Requirements: Strong analytical capability with experience handling and interrogating large data sets Experience working with SIEM platforms (essential) IPS experience (desirable) Solid understanding of Cyber Security Operations Good awareness of current cyber threats and attack techniques Advanced IT technical skills, including support and systems troubleshooting Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation Strong team collaboration and communication skills Responsibilities: Monitoring and improving performance of SOC protective controls and tooling Investigating, resolving or escalating technical issues within the SOC environment Supporting security incident investigations alongside SOC Analysts Analyzing and interpreting system logs to improve logging, alerting and tool utilization Developing installation guides, administration procedures, and detection rules Supporting integration of new systems into SOC tooling and monitoring frameworks Maintaining the integrity and quality of security data within the toolset Liaising with technology vendors where required Technologies: Support Security More: We are supporting a confidential UK Government organisation in recruiting a Senior SOC Engineer to join our established Security Operations Centre in Milton Keynes. This hybrid role offers a competitive PAYE rate and an opportunity to work within a high-performing Cyber Security team that plays a crucial role in supporting critical national infrastructure. This position is initially contracted for 6 months, with the potential for extensions. last updated 8 week of 2026