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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Security Operations Engineer - **Company:** Hackajob Ltd - **Location:** Bournemouth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Software Vulnerability Management, Cyber Threat Analysis - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5878314624 ## About the Role * Proven experience supporting and managing enterprise security technologies and operational security controls * Strong knowledge of Security Operations, incident response, threat detection and vulnerability management principles * Experience working with security tooling such as Microsoft Defender, MDR platforms and monitoring solutions * Ability to investigate complex security incidents and implement effective and timely remediation activities * Strong understanding of Information Security frameworks, regulatory requirements and security best practices * Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences * Passion for continuous improvement and keeping up to date with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments ## Description * We manage and support core Security Operations tools and platforms, ensuring they remain effective, secure and aligned to business requirements * We act as the technical subject matter expert for security technologies, providing specialist support and driving improvements to security capabilities * We monitor security alerts, events and incidents, leading investigations and coordinating timely and effective responses * We support the delivery of security projects and initiatives, helping to strengthen the organisations overall security posture * We work closely with Information Security, IT and Architecture teams to implement and maintain robust security controls * We manage vulnerability remediation activities, ensuring security risks are identified, prioritised and addressed appropriately * We build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors and technology partners to support effective security operations * We develop and maintain security documentation, operational procedures and incident response playbooks * We support penetration testing activities and coordinate the remediation of identified findings * We contribute to the ongoing enhancement of monitoring, detection and response processes across the Security Operations function * We keep up to speed with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and industry developments to support continuous improvement and risk reduction Technologies: * Support * Security, We are partnering directly with Vitality to hire a Senior Security Operations Engineer for our Information Security team. This is a hybrid role based in our Bournemouth office, with two days per week onsite, and is full time at 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working. We offer a range of benefits including bonus schemes, a pension of up to 12% with matching contributions up to 6% of salary, award-winning Vitality health insurance, and life assurance of four times annual salary. 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