Security Consulting Practitioner (SC Cleared)

SOC Analyst (Contract) - SC Cleared Required

Location: Cheltenham (Remote - UK Based)
Rate: £500 - £685 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 3 Months

SC Clearence: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK Government Security Clearance (SC). Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years UK address history at the point of application.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SOC Analyst to join a high-performing Security Operations Centre (SOC) team delivering critical cyber defence capabilities within a secure client environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborating with experienced security professionals while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world cyber threats in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a SOC Analyst, you will:

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Investigate and analyse potential threats across multiple environments
• Escalate security events in line with defined processes
• Support continuous improvement through alert tuning and optimisation recommendations
• Produce clear and concise incident and performance reports
• Maintain awareness of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Collaborate with wider security teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities

Skills & Experience Required

• Prior experience (1-2 years desirable) in a SOC Analyst or similar security role
• Strong understanding of:
  • Computer networks
  • Operating systems (Windows/Linux)
  • Software, hardware, and general IT infrastructure
• Awareness of cybersecurity risks across technologies and how to mitigate them
• Working knowledge of security technologies, including:
  • Network & application firewalls
  • Host Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS)
  • Antivirus / endpoint protection tools
• Relevant academic qualifications or industry training (e.g., Cyber Security, IT Security)