SOC Analyst

SOC Analyst (Security Cleared).

Join a forward-thinking cybersecurity team where your skills directly protect critical systems and customers. This role is central to detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats in a dynamic SOC environment.

Role Overview:

• Location: Wokingham/Site Based
• Day Rate: £400- £570 per day Inside IR35
• Contract Length: 6 months
• Industry: Cybersecurity/Security Operations

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Monitor and respond to security events using various tools, acting as the first line of defense.
• Perform incident triage, threat analysis, containment, and detailed reporting.
• Optimize detection rules and alert thresholds to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Continuously research emerging threats to inform detection and response strategies.
• Contribute to improving team performance, operational efficiency, and SOC processes.
• Document incidents thoroughly, providing remediation recommendations and lessons learned.
• Proactively enhance cybersecurity skills and knowledge.

Main Skills Needed:

• Candidates must hold an active Security Clearance, this is essential.
• Experience in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) or similar operational cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, specifically Elastic SIEM / Elastic Stack.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills; able to manage incidents from detection to resolution.
• Understanding of attacker behaviours, common attack techniques, and the cyber kill chain.
• Solid knowledge of operating systems, networking fundamentals, and enterprise IT environments.
• Calm and effective under pressure; clear written and verbal communication for senior stakeholders.
• Desirable: experience in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), OT/ICS environments, threat hunting, detection engineering, EDR/NDR/SOAR tools, and basic scripting or query skills (KQL, SQL, Python).
• Desirable qualifications: cyber security or computer science degree, and certifications such as CompTIA Security+, BTL1, GIAC (GSEC, GCED, GCIA), or Elastic Certified Analyst.

What’s in It for You:

• Exposure to high-impact cybersecurity work within regulated and dynamic environments.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in the cyber field.
• Collaborative team culture focused on growth, operational excellence, and cutting-edge security practices.
• Structured work-life balance with a Monday–Friday, 9–5 schedule.

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