SOC Analyst - Active SC required
SOC Analyst - Active SC required
Employee type
Contract
Salary
Competitive
Category
Military/Emergency/Government
Job Description
Location: Harlow (remote with adhoc visits when required)
Duration: 3 month contract
Inside IR35
Active SC clearance required
Role details:
We are looking for an SC cleared SOC Analyst to support our defence/aerospace client on a short term contract. The successful candidate will have proven experience using IBM QRadar SIEM in a monitoring and incident response capacity.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and analyse security events using IBM QRadar SIEM
Investigate and respond to security incidents across various platforms
Manage the full incident lifecycle, from identification to resolution
Conduct threat detection and analysis, along with threat hunting activities
Perform detailed log analysis across multiple security platforms
Produce incident reports and post-incident reviews
Collaborate with team members to ensure robust security controls
Investigate non-standard Cyber requests and provide appropriate responses
Job Requirements:
Active SC clearance
Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
Proficiency with IBM QRadar SIEM for monitoring and incident response
Familiarity with common query languages, preferably KQL
Understanding of security processes and controls in enterprise environments
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Technical skills in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar
Knowledge of incident response lifecycle and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
Experience with various incident types, including phishing, malware, and insider threats
If you are a SOC Analyst with a strong background in security operations and a keen eye for incident response and threat detection, our client wants to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a critical project within the Defence & Security sector. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team