DV-Cleared Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst

Role: DV-Cleared Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst Salary/Rate: £540-640 per day inside IR35 Location: on site Corsham 5x pw Contract Duration: contract until April 2027

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst for our government client.

This Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst role is based fully on site, 5 days per week in Corsham, over 13-hour shifts spanning days and nights, including weekends, 4 on 5 off, then 5 on 4 off. There is no further flexibility with the on-site requirement or office location.

Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV Clearance) + sole UK national + Sensitive Post Check (which can take 3 months)

The contract for this Cyber Security Analyst / SOC Analyst position is until April 2027, with potential to extend, operating inside IR35.

This role is inside IR35 - Due to the service of the role, it will now be based on an Umbrella solution.

Essential Skills / Experience required:

• Industry standard SOC Security qualifications (SANS, ISC2, etc.)
• Proven Tier 2/3 SOC Analyst experience (2 years+)
• Perform triage of security events; determine scope, priority and impact, and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
• Demonstratable experience working with SIEM technology and SIEM engineering (including tool configuration) i.e. ArcSight within an enterprise SOC.
• Experience in creation of use-cases, analytics and playbooks.
• An understanding of cloud
• Conduct real-time management of security incidents from detection to resolution.
• Technical Knowledge within anti-virus, networking, vulnerability management, encryption, Microsoft technologies, Linux.
• Knowledge of Information Security standards, legislation and practices, including GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience in dealing with a wide range of Information Security matters and operating in an ITIL based environment.
• Strong problem-solving ability, with flexibility to think creatively and adapt to and implement rapidly changing systems and services.
• Incident management experience and an ability to quickly tailor responses to deal with fast-moving situations.

Highly desirable:

• Degree level qualification; preferably in technical, engineering or computing subject.
• Lead experience but would take a Tier 2 Analyst.
• Defence experience

Role / Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting information security delivery work, including the development and implementation of Information Security Policies, Standards, processes and guidance.
• Responsibility for the security of Digital infrastructure by proactively analysing security threats/challenges/risks to the environment, including conducting penetration testing and compliance reviews monitoring of Information Security and information management to ensure compliance including reviewing and monitoring system and network logs for malicious activity or unacceptable use.

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As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans, spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses, partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on igs [at] circlerecruitment [dot] com. We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview.

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