At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security exercises and enhance incident response capabilities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge technology solutions provider with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, direct client exposure, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for career growth and influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on clients' security posture using modern Microsoft technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in SOC or security engineering and hands-on with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join a technology solutions provider delivering expertise across infrastructure, cloud services, security, software, and AI. The company offers end-to-end technology solutions through a collaborative and agile delivery model. This opportunity is for a Security Engineer to join a fast-paced Security Operations environment in a hands‑on, client‑facing role. The successful candidate will act as an escalation point for SOC Analysts, support the development of detection and response capabilities, lead security exercises, and work with modern Microsoft security technologies to help clients strengthen their security posture. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Responsibilities
- Act as an escalation point for SOC Analysts, supporting triage and resolution of complex security incidents
- Lead and facilitate tabletop exercises with clients to test and improve their incident response capabilities
- Design, build, and maintain playbooks to support consistent and effective incident response
- Develop and manage log analytics workspaces to enhance detection and visibility
- Work with Microsoft Sentinel to monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats across client environments
- Leverage Microsoft Defender to identify and remediate threats across endpoints and cloud workloads
- Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC processes, detection rules, and response procedures
- Collaborate with internal teams and clients to deliver a high standard of security operations
Skills/Must Have
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Defender
- Experience working in a SOC or security engineering role
- Strong understanding of cyber security threats, attack techniques, and incident response
- Experience building or maintaining playbooks and detection content
- Good communication skills with the ability to engage with clients confidently
- Az-500 certification is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Direct client‑facing exposure including tabletop exercises and incident response
- Ownership of playbook creation and log analytics development
- Escalation‑level responsibility with real influence on SOC capability
- Collaborative and fast‑paced security environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Salary
£50,000 - £70,000 base salary | Milton Keynes
Cyber Security Engineer - Systems Integrator in Milton Keynes employer: Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited
Join a dynamic technology solutions provider in Milton Keynes, where you will thrive in a collaborative and agile work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will enjoy direct client engagement, ownership of critical security processes, and the opportunity to influence SOC capabilities while working with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies. With ongoing training and a fast-paced environment, this role offers a meaningful career path in the ever-evolving field of cyber security.
Contact Details:
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited Recruitment Team
