> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1604209-security-operations-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1604209-security-operations-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Operations Analyst - **Company:** Hewett Recruitment - **Location:** Worcester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, QRadar, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hewett-recruitment.co.uk/job/senior-security-operations-analyst-5963014/apply ## About the Role * Experience in a SOC, Security Operations or Cyber Security Analyst role * Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar or similar * Good understanding of incident response, alert triage and security investigations * Exposure to Microsoft security tooling, such as Defender, M365 Security or Azure security * Strong communication skills and confidence working with customers * Ability to prioritise incidents and take ownership of security issues * A proactive mindset and interest in improving processes and detection capability Experience in an MSP, MSSP or managed security environment would be highly beneficial, but it is not essential. ## Description A growing technology business is looking for a Senior Security Operations Analyst to join its Managed Security Services team. This is a hands-on role within a smaller, growing security function, so it would suit someone who enjoys variety, ownership and customer interaction rather than being one person in a large corporate SOC. You'll be involved in monitoring, investigating and responding to security activity across multiple customer environments, while also helping improve processes, playbooks and detection capability. What you'll be doing * Monitoring, triaging and investigating security alerts across customer environments * Supporting incident response activity through to resolution * Carrying out root cause analysis and recommending remediation actions * Working with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk or similar * Improving alerting, detection rules, playbooks and SOC processes * Supporting threat hunting and vulnerability management activity * Working with Microsoft security tooling such as Defender / Defender XDR * Producing clear documentation and communicating findings to customers * Helping onboard new managed security customers * Contributing to the growth and maturity of the security service ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)