Security Operations Recruitment connects organisations with the professionals responsible for protecting critical systems, responding to cyber threats and strengthening organisational resilience.
SGI's network includes 13,697 Security Operations professionals across the UK and Europe, supporting permanent and contract hiring for SOC teams, cyber defence functions and enterprise security programmes.
SGI recruits Security Operations Analysts, SOC Analysts, Incident Response Analysts, Threat Hunters, Security Operations Engineers and Security Operations Managers across the UK and Europe.
Protect enterprise environments through continuous security monitoring and incident investigation.
● Monitor security alerts and investigate suspicious activity.
● Escalate incidents and support remediation activities.
● Maintain operational security procedures and documentation.
Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, Elastic Security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Tenable
Salary: £40k–£70k (UK) | €65k–€115k (DACH/Benelux)
Contract: £400–£600/day (UK) | €700–€850/day (Benelux) | CHF 1,100–1,300/day (Switzerland)
Detect, analyse and respond to cyber threats within Security Operations Centres.
● Monitor SIEM platforms and investigate security events.
● Perform incident triage and escalation.
● Support continuous improvement of SOC processes.
Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, Cortex XSOAR, MITRE ATT&CK, CrowdStrike Falcon
Salary: £45k–£75k (UK) | €70k–€120k (DACH/Benelux)
Contract: £450–£650/day (UK) | €750–€900/day (Benelux) | CHF 1,100–1,300/day (Switzerland)
Lead the investigation, containment and recovery of cyber security incidents.
● Coordinate incident response activities.
● Perform forensic analysis and root cause investigations.
● Improve response playbooks and recovery procedures.
Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, MITRE ATT&CK, Splunk, Rapid7
Salary: £60k–£90k (UK) | €80k–€130k (DACH/Benelux)
Contract: £550–£750/day (UK) | €800–€950/day (Benelux) | CHF 1,200–1,400/day (Switzerland)
Identify advanced threats before they develop into major security incidents.
● Proactively investigate emerging attack patterns.
● Develop threat hunting methodologies.
● Strengthen detection capabilities across security operations.
Tools & Platforms: MITRE ATT&CK, CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Elastic Security, Qualys
Salary: £70k–£110k (UK) | €90k–€145k (DACH/Benelux)
Contract: £650–£850/day (UK) | €900–€1,100/day (Benelux) | CHF 1,300–1,500/day (Switzerland)
Build and optimise the technology that supports modern Security Operations Centres.
● Deploy and integrate security monitoring platforms.
● Automate security workflows and detection rules.
● Improve visibility across cloud and hybrid environments.
Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, Cortex XSOAR, AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Centre, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Salary: £65k–£105k (UK) | €85k–€135k (DACH/Benelux)
Contract: £600–£850/day (UK) | €800–€1,000/day (Benelux) | CHF 1,200–1,450/day (Switzerland)
Build Security Operations teams with specialists experienced in cyber defence, incident response and operational resilience.
SGI delivers permanent and contract recruitment across the UK and Europe for organisations strengthening their security capability.
SGI supports permanent, contract, executive and project-based Security Operations hiring across the UK and Europe. Every recruitment model is aligned to the operational demands of Security Operations Centres (SOCs), cyber defence teams and enterprise security programmes.
Build long-term Security Operations capability through experienced analysts, engineers and security leaders.
What it is: Permanent recruitment with an average permanent time-to-fill of 22 days.
Who it's for: Organisations expanding Security Operations Centres, cyber defence functions and internal security teams.
When to use it: Hiring Security Operations Analysts, SOC Analysts, Incident Response Analysts, Threat Hunters, Security Operations Engineers and Security Operations Managers for permanent positions.
Deploy specialist cyber security professionals quickly during periods of increased operational demand.
What it is: Contract recruitment providing experienced Security Operations professionals for incident response, programme delivery and short-term operational requirements.
Who it's for: Organisations responding to cyber incidents, supporting transformation programmes or expanding Security Operations capacity.
When to use it: Incident response, SOC expansion, cyber resilience programmes, security transformation projects and temporary specialist expertise.
Appoint experienced leaders responsible for Security Operations strategy, governance and operational resilience.
What it is: Confidential executive search supported by market mapping, competitor analysis and a curated shortlist of four to six candidates.
Who it's for: Organisations recruiting Security Operations Managers and senior cyber security leadership roles.
When to use it: Leadership appointments, confidential searches and organisations building or restructuring Security Operations functions.
Deliver complete Security Operations capability through outcome-based project delivery.
What it is: SGI delivers Security Operations project teams against agreed scopes, milestones, governance and service levels, taking ownership of programme delivery rather than supplying individual contractors.
Who it's for: Organisations establishing new Security Operations Centres, delivering cyber remediation programmes or strengthening enterprise cyber resilience.
When to use it: SOC build-outs, cyber security transformation, remediation programmes and large-scale security initiatives requiring defined delivery outcomes.
Building effective Security Operations teams requires specialist cyber security expertise, proven delivery capability and access to professionals with experience protecting complex enterprise environments.
Explore Security Operations opportunities with organisations investing in SOC capability, cyber resilience and enterprise security.
SGI recruits for permanent and contract positions across the UK and Europe.
SGI fills permanent Security Operations positions in an average of 22 days, helping organisations strengthen Security Operations Centres, incident response capability and cyber defence functions without unnecessary delays.
Recruitment timelines vary depending on seniority, security clearance requirements and the availability of specialist skills.
SGI recruits Security Operations Analysts, SOC Analysts, Incident Response Analysts, Threat Hunters, Security Operations Engineers and Security Operations Managers across permanent and contract positions throughout the UK and Europe.
Recruitment also supports wider cyber security functions as organisations expand operational resilience programmes.
UK permanent Security Operations salaries range from £40,000 for Security Operations Analysts to £130,000 for Security Operations Managers, with contract day rates from £400 to £850 per day, depending on role and seniority.
SGI also provides salary and market benchmarking across DACH, Benelux and Switzerland.
SGI delivers permanent recruitment, contract hiring, executive search and Statement of Work (SoW) project delivery across Security Operations.
Recruitment supports long-term team growth, temporary operational requirements, cyber transformation programmes and specialist incident response capability.
SGI's Security Operations network includes 13,697 professionals across the UK and Europe, supported by experience building Security Operations Centres and cyber defence teams for organisations operating in highly regulated and technology-led sectors.
Recruitment combines specialist cyber security expertise with established permanent and contract delivery capability.
SGI supports Security Operations recruitment throughout the UK, DACH, Benelux and Switzerland, delivering permanent, contract and project-based hiring for organisations strengthening cyber resilience, operational security and Security Operations Centre capability across Europe.
