2 of 2 Contract Security Analyst Jobs in the East of England

Security Analyst - Contract Opportunity Location: Hybrid (Peterborough 2/3 days a week) Rate: £465 per day inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP What's the role? This is a technically diverse Security Analyst position covering areas like: Vulnerability management (Tenable.io or equivalent) SIEM monitoring (Elastic preferred) and log analysis Incident detection, triage, and escalation (CrowdStrike or … similar EDR) Compliance audits (ISO27001, STIGs) Infrastructure hardening and security baseline validation Some threat hunting and forensic analysis Creating documentation, playbooks, and security runbooks Who are we looking for? Ideal candidates will bring: At least 2 years' experience in a Security Analyst or SOC-type role Strong understanding of vulnerability management, EDR/SIEM alert triage … or comparable alternatives) Bonus points for: CEH/Security+/CISSP/Fortinet/CCNA certs, or a willingness to go perm in future If you're an experienced analyst who enjoys variety and autonomy, and you're ready to be a foundational part of a growing internal security function then apply now we'd love to hear More ❯

Security Analyst/SOC Analyst Contract £475 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 months 2-3 days onsite Peterborough Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global brand for a Security Analyst/SOC Analyst on a 6-month Contract basis. You’ll play a key role in security operations, vulnerability management, compliance auditing … and incident response, ensuring robust security for cloud services across UK data centres. Role and Responsibilities Manage vulnerability assessments using Tenable.io, including triage, exception tracking, and remediation Handle EDR alert triage (CrowdStrike) and escalate incidents as needed Conduct system audits for ISO 27001 compliance and review pen test/vulnerability scan outputs Perform log analysis, assist with threat hunting … and escalate risks or unusual activity Develop incident reports and track system impacts for analysis and improvement Collaborate with clients on infrastructure hardening and identify security gaps Support incident response, forensic analysis, and document findings for knowledge sharing Maintain internal guides and playbooks for security operations Skills and Experience Strong understanding of vulnerability management (Tenable.io) and EDR platforms More ❯