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SOC Analyst - 24/7 Secure Operations (Public Sector) IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT You must be a UK National with a minimum of 5 years' continuous UK residency to be considered for this role. Rate: £250-£300 per shift (Inside IR35) Shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off (8-12 hour shifts) Location: Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire (100% onsite) I'm currently working with a global consultancy delivering a major UK public sector programme, and I'm looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join a 24/7 security operations team based on a secure site in Hursley, near Winchester. This is an operational, hands-on SOC role within a highly regulated environment, requiring onsite presence as part of a close-knit shift team. What you'll be working on You'll be responsible for providing Protective Monitoring services across a range of secure customers, operating as part of a collaborative SOC team alongside SOC Engineers and Service Managers. Your day-to-day work will focus on continuous security monitoring using SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel and LogRhythm, identifying and responding to threats, investigating and triaging incidents, and escalating where appropriate. You'll contribute to incident response activities, trend analysis, reporting, rule tuning and continual service improvement, while working within a structured incident response lifecycle. This is a fast-paced operational role and may also include an out-of-hours on-call requirement. What this role is and is not This role is: • A hands-on SOC analyst position focused on live monitoring, investigation and response, • An onsite role within a 24/7 secure operations environment, • A remote or hybrid role, • A GRC, policy or assurance-focused position, • A purely advisory or strategic security role To be considered, your CV must clearly demonstrate strong evidence of the following: • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) - mandatory, • Hands-on experience with SIEM technologies and security tooling, • Security analytics and proactive threat monitoring, • Incident investigation, triage and escalation, • Threat detection, response and trend reporting, • Rule tuning and continual service improvement, • Understanding of IT infrastructure and networking, • Understanding of vulnerability and threat management Please ensure your submitted CV explicitly includes clear evidence of the skills listed above. This role is attracting a high volume of applications, and profiles that do not clearly demonstrate the required experience may not be flagged as relevant during initial screening. As my client is looking to hire quickly, the window to apply is short and alignment to the role is critical. If you're an experienced SOC Analyst looking to work on a high-profile public sector programme within a secure operational environment, I'd be very happy to talk you through the role and next steps. 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

Principal Consultant – MOD, Defence, Government Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence-based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: • Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, digital, data, or capability investments., • Collaborative working with MOD finance, commercial, and assurance teams., • Strong knowledge of HM Treasury Green Book, JSP 655 and Defence approvals processes., • Proven ability to build compelling strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases supported by robust evidence and analysis., • Experience eliciting requirements, defining business processes, and developing target operating models in complex Defence environments., • Knowledge of data analysis, benefits realisation, and performance measurement to underpin investment decisions., • Requirements management., • Capability Management., • Experience leading senior client interactions and establishing trusted-advisor relationships on both short- and long-term engagements., • Strong delivery leadership skills, including managing multi-disciplinary teams., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels., • A positive, flexible, and collaborative approach, with a preference for building and working as part of high-performing teams., • The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations., • Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC or DV) would be benefical., • Leading the development of high-value MOD Business Cases, including Strategic Outline Case (SOC), Outline Business Case (OBC), and Full Business Case (FBC), in line with HM Treasury Green Book and MOD approvals processes., • Shaping investment strategies, options analysis, affordability models, investment appraisals, benefits cases, and value-for-money arguments to secure senior and investment approval., • Working directly with MOD and Defence stakeholders as a lead business analyst and trusted advisor to help stakeholders agree the best option / strategy., • Defining and analysing complex business problems, operating models, and capability gaps within Defence environments., • Providing leadership, and leading teams across solution architecture and delivery oversight to ensure Business Cases are credible, deliverable, and benefits-led., • Contributing to developing the company’s business case and analysis capabilities., • Developing and managing senior client relationships, including SROs, programme directors, and commercial, finance, and assurance stakeholders., • Building and managing relationships with delivery partners and specialist associates., • A competitive package will be offered, based on your experience. This is a hybrid role, you will be required to travel to client sites mainly across the Southeast, Southwest, London, occasional trips to other parts of the UK and Scotland.The role is a mix of client sites, office and home working. Keywords – Cat A, 5 Case Business Model, FBC, OBC, SOC, Green Book, JSP 655, Defence, MOD, Government, Investment Approvals, Risk Management, Project Management , Strategic Case, Economic Case, Commercial Case, Financial Case, Management Case, Requirements Management, Capability Management, Investment Strategies, Options Analysis, Affordability Models, Benefits Cases, Digital, Data Analysis. Principal Consultant – MOD, Defence, Government

Graduate Technology Consultant (Software, Cloud & IT) – Hybrid | UK • Salary: £28,900 + structured progression, • Location: Hybrid (UK-based, client-facing roles), • Start date: Graduate scheme (2026 intake) Overview A leading technology consultancy is hiring graduates to join a structured Accelerated Development Programme, designed to fast-track early careers into high-impact roles across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, IT operations and digital transformation. You will work directly with major enterprise clients, gaining hands-on experience delivering real-world technology solutions while developing your skills through industry-recognised certifications and structured training. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates looking to build a career in technology consulting, software engineering, DevOps, cloud, cybersecurity or IT support. The Programme • Structured accelerated development pathway, • Placement with a single client at a time, • Exposure to real-world delivery environments, • Minimum of six industry-recognised certifications, • Clear progression routes and regular salary increases Role Responsibilities As a Graduate Technology Consultant, you will: • Support software development and engineering projects, • Assist with cloud deployments and infrastructure tasks, • Monitor systems and help resolve technical issues, • Contribute to testing, QA and system improvements, • Support IT service delivery and operational processes, • Work closely with stakeholders in a client-facing environment Career Pathways Depending on your strengths and interests, you may progress into: • Software Engineering: Developer, DevOps, Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Test Analyst, • Artificial Intelligence: AI Analyst, • Cybersecurity: Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, Information Security Analyst, • IT Operations: Service Desk, Application Support, Production Support Technical Skills (Advantageous) • Programming (e.g. Java, Python or similar), • Version control and CI/CD, • Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure), • Agile tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) What We’re Looking For • Strong interest in technology and digital transformation, • Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability, • Clear communication skills and ability to work in teams, • Adaptability in fast-paced, evolving environments, • Motivation to learn and develop technical skills Key Criteria • Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Maths or similar), • Demonstrable interest in technology (projects, coursework or self-learning), • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a client-facing environment, • Willingness to learn and complete professional certifications, • Ability to work full-time in a hybrid, client-based role, • Right to work in the UK What You’ll Get • Hands-on experience with leading organisations, • Structured training and continuous development, • Dedicated mentoring and coaching, • Industry-recognised certifications, • Clear career progression and annual salary growth, • Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme

Principal Consultant – MOD, Defence, Government Location - Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid role Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 plus bonus, medical, life insurance The Opportunity Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic Principal Consultant with demonstrable experience in developing Cat A 5-case model Business Cases within UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government (Navy, Submarine, Army). This role combines a sound knowledge of consultancy delivery with strategic business case leadership, focussing on the strategic case and economic case, optioneering, evidence and approvals. It is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a small, agile, and growing consultancy working at the heart of Defence transformation. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills , strong stakeholder engagement skills and able to build collaborative relationships You will work in a dynamic team with consultants, analysts and senior MOD stakeholders across a range of complex transformation programmes. This role will initially support Defence clients, delivering robust, evidence‑based Business Cases that secure investment and enable successful delivery. Skills & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: * Extensive experience developing MOD Business Cases (SOC, OBC, FBC) for complex programmes, platforms, d...

SOC Analyst - 24/7 Secure Operations (Public Sector) ⚠️ IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT You must be a UK National with a minimum of 5 years' continuous UK residency to be considered for this role. Rate: £250-£300 per shift (Inside IR35) Shift pattern: 4 days on / 4 days off (8-12 hour shifts) Location: Hursley, Hampshire (100% onsite) Contract type: Inside IR35 I'm currently working with a global consultancy delivering a major UK public sector programme, and I'm looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join a 24/7 security operations team based on a secure site in Hursley, near Winchester. This is an operational, hands‑on SOC role within a highly regulated environment, requiring onsite presence as part of a close‑knit shift team. What you'll be working on You'll be responsible for providing Protective Monitoring services across a range of secure customers, operating as part of a collaborative SOC team alongside SOC Engineers and Service Managers. Your day‑to‑day work will focus on continuous security monitoring using SIEM platforms such as QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel and LogRhythm, identifying and responding to threats, investigating and triaging incidents, and escalating where appropriate. You'll contribute to incident response activities, trend analysis, reporting, rule tuning and continual service improvement, while working within a structured incident response lifecycle. This is a fast‑paced operational role and may also include an out‑of‑hours on‑call requirement. What this role is and is not This role is: A hands‑on SOC analyst position focused on live monitoring, investigation and response An onsite role within a 24/7 secure operations environment A role suited to individuals who enjoy operational security, teamwork and threat monitoringThis role is not: A remote or hybrid role A GRC, policy or assurance‑focused position A purely advisory or strategic security role Suitable for candidates without prior SOC or SIEM experienceRequired skills and experience To be considered, your CV must clearly demonstrate strong evidence of the following: Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC‑200) - mandatory Hands‑on experience with SIEM technologies and security tooling Security analytics and proactive threat monitoring Incident investigation, triage and escalation Threat detection, response and trend reporting Rule tuning and continual service improvement Understanding of IT infrastructure and networking Understanding of vulnerability and threat management Understanding of the incident response lifecycle Ability to work effectively both within a close team and independently Ability to adapt within a fast‑paced, changeable workload A genuine interest in security operations and threat managementImportant note on applications Please ensure your submitted CV explicitly includes clear evidence of the skills listed above. This role is attracting a high volume of applications, and profiles that do not clearly demonstrate the required experience may not be flagged as relevant during initial screening. As my client is looking to hire quickly, the window to apply is short and alignment to the role is critical. If you're an experienced SOC Analyst looking to work on a high‑profile public sector programme within a secure operational environment, I'd be very happy to talk you through the role and next steps. 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 (url removed)

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