Protective Monitoring Consultant
Posted Today by Computer Network Defence Ltd (CND)
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
St Ives, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Protective Monitoring Consultant involves enhancing the security posture of critical systems for a government organization. This hands-on position requires expertise in LogRhythm, focusing on security monitoring, incident response, and analysis within secure environments. The consultant will also mentor junior analysts and optimize detection processes. Active DV clearance is a prerequisite for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and analysing security events using LogRhythm
- Investigating and responding to alerts and incidents
- Producing detailed incident reports and root cause analysis
- Tuning and optimising detection rules and use cases
- Supporting LogRhythm administration (2nd-line level)
- Mentoring junior analysts and improving SOC processes
Key Skills:
- Strong LogRhythm experience (Client & Web Console)
- Proven SOC / incident response background
- Ability to operate in a highly analytical role
- Active DV clearance
- Experience in secure or defence environments
- Desirable: CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH
- MOD experience
- LogRhythm XM deployment experience
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: St Ives
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
DV Cleared Protective Monitoring Consultant St Ives, Cambridgeshire | Outside IR35 | Onsite NOT St Ives, Cornwall CND are partnered with a government organisation to deliver a DV Cleared Protective Monitoring Consultant to strengthen the security posture of critical systems. This is a hands-on role for a LogRhythm specialist with strong experience in security monitoring, incident response, and deep-dive analysis within secure environments.
What you’ll be doing:
- Monitoring and analysing security events using LogRhythm
- Investigating and responding to alerts and incidents
- Producing detailed incident reports and root cause analysis
- Tuning and optimising detection rules and use cases
- Supporting LogRhythm administration (2nd-line level)
- Mentoring junior analysts and improving SOC processes
What we’re looking for:
- Strong LogRhythm experience (Client & Web Console)
- Proven SOC / incident response background
- Ability to operate in a highly analytical role
- Active DV clearance
- Experience in secure or defence environments
Desirable:
- CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH
- MOD experience
- LogRhythm XM deployment experience
This is an opportunity to work in a high-impact environment, contributing directly to national security outcomes. If you're DV cleared and interested, or know someone who is, please get in touch