Hamilton Barnes
About the Company
Founded in 2014 and with over 25 years of recruitment experience, we are committed to providing exceptional service to all our clients to help them secure the best talent and opportunities in the market. We provide a consultative and customer-focused recruitment solution, where customer service is paramount to the experience, specialising in recruitment in:
Enterprise & Wireless Networks:
Cisco Systems, Juniper Networks, Aruba Networks & Arista Networks
Network Automation:
Cisco DevNet, Python, Ansible, Terraform & Nornir
Network Security:
Palto Alto, Fortinet, F5, Infoblox, Checkpoint, ZScaler & Cisco Security
SD-WAN, IP Networks & Transmission Networks:
Nokia, Juniper Networks, Cisco Systems, Huawei, Ciena, Adtran, ADVA &
Infinera
Financial Networks:
Exchange Connectivity, Market Data (Multicast), Low Latency Trading
Infrastructure, Enterprise Financial Networks.
Radio Frequency Networks:
Satellite and Radio (VSAT, Radio Frequency & Microwave), Mobile Networks
(2G-5G, LTE & VoLTE).
Fibre Networks:
FTTX Installations, Network Build, Fibre Planning, Project Management,
Civils & Streetworks.
Project Management & Program Management:
Project Co-ordination, PMO Analyst, PMO Lead, Business Analyst, Project
Manager & Programme Manager
Service Delivery Management:
Service Delivery Manager, Service Delivery Co-ordinator, Service Transition,
Service Manager & Service Architect
Cyber Security:
SIEM/SOC, Endpoint Protection, Information Security, Anti virus, Cloud
Security & Red Team
Security Cleared Professionals:
SC Cleared, DV Cleared, CTC Cleared & NATO Cleared, SC & DV Cleared
Professional
We are proud to have developed long-term relationships with our clients.
Our goal is to become the recognised leader globally for Permanent and Contract recruitment solutions in our niche.
Listed Jobs
- Company Name
- Hamilton Barnes
- Job Title
- Security Consultant
- Job Description
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An established leader in the cybersecurity industry is expanding its team of Information Security Advisors to support its growing client base in the EMEA region. With access to cutting-edge tools, a globally recognized team of experts, and a focus on innovation, this is an incredible opportunity to make an impact in the fight against cyber threats.
Be the primary security expert for your clients, offering clear communication and effective solutions.
Advise clients on the evolving threat landscape and recommend strategies for threat detection and prevention.
Work extensively with SIEM solutions such as Splunk, QRadar, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Utilize frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK for threat hunting and building use cases.
Conduct security assessments and recommend improvements tailored to client needs.
Collaborate with a global SOC team to ensure the seamless implementation of security measures.
Use Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies in cybersecurity.
Problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges with actionable advice.
Expertise in information security operations, project management, and network security.
Proficiency in tools like SPL (Splunk) or KQL (Sentinel) for data analysis.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity areas such as networking, threat hunting, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture.
Fluent English to build strong relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
A proven track record in reducing security risks, managing incidents, and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex environments.
5+ years of experience in a Senior SOC role or consulting
Experience with Sentinel or Splunk
Experience with SIEM. EDR, firewalls.
Security certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, or platform-specific credentials like Splunk Enterprise Certified Architect.
Salary:
£85,000-£110,000
United Kingdom
Hybrid
27-01-2025
- Company Name
- Hamilton Barnes
- Job Title
- L1 SOC Analyst
- Job Description
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Job Title: L1 SOC Analyst
Our client is a well-established Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) and a leading Fortinet and Microsoft partner, delivering high-impact cybersecurity solutions to clients in the defense, government, and financial services industries. Committed to nurturing talent, our client offers a comprehensive training and development program to help you advance from entry-level to a fully-fledged SOC Analyst. As an L1 SOC Analyst, you’ll be at the frontline of cybersecurity defense. You’ll handle real-time triaging of 80-100 security alerts per shift, utilizing Fortinet and Microsoft SIEM/EDR technologies to detect and mitigate threats. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about cybersecurity, with hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for a lasting career in the field.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and triage security alerts (80-100 alerts per shift) using Fortinet and Microsoft SIEM/EDR tools.
Analyse and prioritize alerts to identify potential threats and escalate as needed.
Provide rapid response to incidents and maintain a high level of vigilance across multiple security events.
Collaborate closely with the SOC team to ensure seamless threat detection and incident management.
Skills/Must have:
Passion for cybersecurity and a desire to grow in the field.
Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Blue Team Level 1).
Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC Clearable).
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Benefits:
Comprehensive training and development program to advance your skills and career in cybersecurity.
Opportunity to work with industry-leading Fortinet and Microsoft technologies.
A dynamic, collaborative team environment.
Salary:
Competitive starting salary of £25,000 plus a 15% shift bonus.
Fareham, United Kingdom
On site
27-01-2025
- Company Name
- Hamilton Barnes
- Job Title
- Operations Engineer
- Job Description
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Operations Engineer
Role:
Are you a seasoned Operations Engineer with a passion for cutting-edge technologies and high impact projects? Hamilton Barnes are representing a prestigious European institution to design and optimise state-of-the-art infrastructure. This contract role, based in Brussels, offers the chance to work on a long-term project with some of the most advanced IT Infrastructure and monitoring tools available today.
What You'll Be Doing:
You’ll play a key role in monitoring and optimising critical IT infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability. Using tools like AppDynamics, Dynatrace, and Splunk, you’ll analyse system performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance observability. As a lead engineer, you’ll also provide training and guidance to junior team members while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve monitoring strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
Strong experience with IT monitoring tools such as AppDynamics, Dynatrace, and Splunk
Proven background in IT operations, application performance monitoring, and observability
Expertise in log analysis, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor junior engineers
Fluent English speaker
Contract Details:
Location: Brussels, Belgium (on-site)
Duration: 12 months (extensions available)
Rate: Up to €450 per day
Start Date: 01/04/2025
Brussels Region, Belgium
On site
05-02-2025
- Company Name
- Hamilton Barnes
- Job Title
- SOC Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title: SOC Manager
As a SOC Manager, you will establish goals and priorities by working closely with your team to identify the most critical focus areas. These include Improving incident response times, reducing false positives and other extraneous alerts and Enhancing threat detection capabilities. In this role you will analyse incident reports to understand the organisation's security posture by reviewing incident reports and identifying patterns and trends that may indicate weaknesses or vulnerabilities in their security defences. You will lead these efforts by establishing clear incident response procedures and protocols and conveying them to the team
Responsibilities:
• Manage service and process improvements of SOC, auditing SOC incidents, identifying new use cases and automations
• POC for SOC engineering team, threat intelligence analyst and Threat exposure management
• Act as a point of escalation for Level-2 SOC security analysts in support of information security investigations to provide guidance and oversight on incident resolution and containment techniques
• Act as the lead coordinator to individual information security incidents
• Mentor security analysts regarding risk management, information security controls, incident analysis, incident response, SIEM monitoring, and other operational tasks (tools, techniques, Procedures) in support of technologies managed by the Security Operations Centre.
• Document incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Ensure threat management, threat modelling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for security monitoring
• Make informed decisions about security investments and strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Create reports, dashboards, metrics for SOC operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt.
• Act as focal point for any investigations involving security; to prepare reports and note follow up action
• Participate in the role of Incident Manager during any incidents and emergencies
• Ensure that all business recovery/contingency plans and/or procedures held within the security control rooms are always kept up to date
• Coordinate with IT teams on escalations, tracking, performance issues, and outages.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for security incidents within the company. You are the primary liaison between the SOC team, other internal stakeholders, and external parties such as vendors, clients or regulatory bodies.
• Report to the Customer about security operations - keep the CISO and Head of security operations informed about everything that’s happening in the operations center.
Skills/Must have:
• Strong knowledge in Authentication, End Point Security, Internet Policy Enforcement, Firewalls, Web Content Filtering, Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and SOC advancements such as EDR and SOAR.
• Good knowledge of SIEM technologies, like Google Chronicle, Splunk ES or QRadar.
• In-depth familiarity with security policies based on industry standards and best practices.
• Experienced within the information security field, with emphasis on security operations, incident management, intrusion analysis, security device installations, configuration, and troubleshooting (e. g., firewall, IDS, etc.).
• Experience in Log source integration and in Developing new correlation rules & Parser writing.
• Experienced in SOC automation development, cloud operations (e. g. AWS), Designing, building security operations centers and Regulatory Compliance.
• Ability to lead and communicate efficiently within a team environment along with Incident management process development and/or incident management experience.
• Solid understanding of information technology and information security required
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with demonstrated skill in presenting analytical data effectively to varied audiences (including executives).
• Ability to work well under pressure with differing levels of Management.
Benefits:
- hybrid working
- 10% bonus
- Private healthcare
Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000 Base Salary
Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
Remote
05-02-2025