Salary: £15,000 - 20,000 per year Requirements: Active SC or ideally DV clearance Experience with SPLUNK in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Bachelors degree in computer science, Cyber Security, or relevant experience Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.) Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux) Knowledge of common cyber-attack techniques Certifications like CompTIA Security, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA), or a similar certification (significant bonus) Responsibilities: Monitor security tools, including SIEM systems, to detect suspicious activity Analyse alerts and logs to classify and prioritize incidents Perform initial containment actions for confirmed incidents and escalate as needed Create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents Assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools Technologies: Linux Security Splunk TCP/IP Windows More: We are a government services client based in Milton Keynes, offering a fully onsite role within a DV Security cleared environment. Our team operates on a 24/7 shift rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. last updated 9 week of 2026