Senior SOC Engineer

Senior SOC Engineer (Inside IR35) £450 day rate, Hybrid working Parity is delighted to partner with our client, a public sector organisation, who are looking to recruit a Senior SOC Engineer. Initially 9-month contract with view for extension. This role will hybrid working, with site location in Milton Keynes. Active UK DV clearance is required for this role. You will be joining a well-established Security Operations Centre within a highly secure, government-aligned environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical cyber security operations, supporting the protection and monitoring of complex systems. Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain SOC tools, controls, and platforms Investigate, resolve, or escalate security incidents Support analysts with incident response and threat investigations Analyse logs and system data to improve detection and alerting Develop and maintain detection rules and SOC procedures Support integration of new systems into SOC tooling Maintain data integrity across cyber security systemsSkills & Experience Required Experience working in a SOC environment Hands-on experience with SIEM and/or IPS tools Strong understanding of cyber threats and security operations Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong IT background (support or engineering) Ability to create clear technical documentation Strong communication and teamwork skillsIf this sounds like the role for you then simply click on the apply button. Parity - Better Decisions: Better People Parity Group plc acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing contract recruitment services. We welcome applications from all sections of society and applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the position At Parity, we are committed to protecting your privacy, we will process and hold your CV and use the information you have provided lawfully and in accordance with our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy which can be found at (url removed)