Your new company Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a 24/7 team based on-site in Milton Keynes. As part of the first line of defence, you'll be responsible for monitoring systems, identifying potential threats, and ensuring rapid incident response to safeguard critical services. Responsibilities Keep a close watch on SIEM platforms and other monitoring tools to spot unusual activity. Evaluate and triage alerts to separate genuine incidents from false positives. Take immediate containment steps and escalate confirmed threats to senior analysts. Record incidents thoroughly in tickets and reports to support investigations. Help maintain and fine-tune security tools to improve detection and response capabilities. What you'll need to succeed Experience within Security Operations Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset. Flexibility to work a rotating 24/7 shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Eligibility requirements: British nationality (single nationality only), with residency in the UK for at least 5 of the past 10 years. Ability to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. A commitment to working onsite What you'll get in return 12 Month Contract £570 per day via Umbrella Company (inside IR35) Fully on-site role 5 days a week at Milton Keynes What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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