SOC Analyst - Active SC Clearance Required

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Slough, UK
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cyber Security Computer Networks Security Information and Event Management QRadar SC Clearance Microsoft Sentinel Splunk Vulnerability Analysis

Requirements

Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor security alerts and events across multiple security platforms.Investigate and analyse suspicious activity to identify potential threats and incidents.Respond to and triage security alerts in accordance with established procedures.Escalate security incidents to senior analysts and incident response teams where required.Support incident investigations and contribute to remediation activities.Produce regular operational and security reporting.Recommend alert tuning and rule improvements to enhance detection capability and reduce false positives.Maintain accurate records of incidents, investigations, and actions taken.Stay informed on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks.Work closely with wider security, infrastructure, and operational teams. Required Skills & ExperienceActive SC Clearance.Previous experience working within a Security Operations Centre or Cyber Security Analyst role.Good understanding of networking concepts, operating systems, applications, and infrastructure technologies.Understanding of cyber security threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.Experience monitoring and investigating security events and alerts.Knowledge of incident response principles and processes.Familiarity with security technologies including:SIEM platformsNetwork and application firewallsEndpoint protection and antivirus solutionsIntrusion detection and prevention technologiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and documentation skills. Desirable Experience1-2 years of experience within a SOC or cyber security environment.Exposure to Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, Elastic, or similar SIEM tools.Knowledge of common attack vectors, malware types, and threat actor techniques.Experience working within regulated or government environments.Relevant industry certifications such as:CompTIA Security+SC-200SC-900CySA+SSCPGSEC If you are interested please apply or send your CV to

Benefits & conditions

SOC Analyst - Active SC Clearance RequiredLocation: RemoteDuration: 3-6 MonthsRate: Up to £600 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance RequiredThe OpportunityWe are looking for a SOC Analyst to join a busy and collaborative Security Operations Centre, supporting the monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to cyber security threats across a complex enterprise environment.This role offers the opportunity to work within an established security team, helping to protect critical systems and services through proactive threat monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement of security operations.The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying and analysing security events, escalating incidents where appropriate, and contributing to the ongoing enhancement of SOC processes and controls.

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