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# Security Operations Center Analyst

- **Company:** Descriptionwe
- **Location:** Harlow, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Microsoft Security Essentials, Security Information and Event Management, SC Clearance, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/security-operations-center-analyst/47753815

## About the Role

Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting an experienced Contract SOC Analyst to join a growing defence client based in Harlow. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a security focused environment supporting critical defence programmes. Must have Active SC Clearance & Sole UK NationalityKey Responsibilities Monitor and investigate security alerts within the SOC environment. Use Sentinel to identify, investigate and respond to security incidents. Analyse security events and escalate potential threats appropriately. Support incident response and threat detection activities. Monitor and respond to alerts across Microsoft security technologies. Contribute to the ongoing improvement of SOC processes and security monitoring capabilities.Essential Experience Experience working within a SOC/Security Operations environment. Microsoft Sentinel. Microsoft EDR. Email threat detection and response. Wider SIEM, EDR and security monitoring technologies.If you are an experienced SOC Analyst
with Sentinel experience and are interested in working within the defence sector, please apply nowGood rates, possible long term engagement.



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