SOC Analyst
Posted Today by Randstad Technologies
£500 Per day
Inside
Remote
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
Summary: The role of Contract SOC Analyst is a 100% remote position aimed at intermediate Cyber Security professionals. The analyst will be part of a security operations team, focusing on monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents over a 3-month contract. Candidates must possess active UK Government SC Clearance and have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles. This position offers flexibility and competitive contract rates while protecting critical networks from emerging threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor & Respond: Keep a watchful eye on security dashboards, actively monitoring and responding to Real Time alerts.
- Triage & Escalate: Investigate anomalies, separating false alarms from genuine threats, and escalating critical incidents when necessary.
- Continuous Improvement: Propose tuning requests to improve alert accuracy and produce clear threat reports.
- Threat Awareness: Maintain a sharp understanding of the latest global cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and malware attack vectors.
Key Skills:
- Experience: Ideally 1-2 years of experience in a similar SOC, security monitoring, or incident response role.
- Technical Knowledge: A solid grasp of computer networks, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles.
- Security Tools: Good working knowledge of security technologies such as Firewalls (network/application), host intrusion prevention, and antivirus software.
- Mindset: A strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware types, and incident response fundamentals.
- Security Clearance: Must hold active UK Government SC Clearance at the time of application.
- Availability: Ready to start Full time (40 hours/week).
Salary (Rate): £500 per day
City: Cheltenham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: Contract SOC Analyst (100% Remote)
Location: 100% Remote (UK Based)
Contract Duration: 3 months (9 Weeks)
Clearance Required: Active UK Government SC Clearance (Essential)
Are you an intermediate Cyber Security professional looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract? Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst/Security Consulting Practitioner to join a dynamic security operations team for an immediate 3-month project.
This role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK while protecting critical networks from emerging threats.
The Role:As a SOC Analyst, you will be an integral part of the front-line defense team, responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your technical skills in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor & Respond: Keep a watchful eye on security dashboards, actively monitoring and responding to Real Time alerts.
- Triage & Escalate: Investigate anomalies, separating false alarms from genuine threats, and escalating critical incidents when necessary.
- Continuous Improvement: Propose tuning requests to improve alert accuracy and produce clear threat reports.
- Threat Awareness: Maintain a sharp understanding of the latest global cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and malware attack vectors.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience: Ideally 1-2 years of experience in a similar SOC, security monitoring, or incident response role.
- Technical Knowledge: A solid grasp of computer networks, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles.
- Security Tools: Good working knowledge of security technologies such as Firewalls (network/application), host intrusion prevention, and antivirus software.
- Mindset: A strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware types, and incident response fundamentals.
Critical Requirements:
- Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the environment, candidates must hold active UK Government SC Clearance at the time of application (requiring a minimum of 5 years continuous UK address history).
- Availability: Ready to start Full time (40 hours/week).
What's on Offer:
- Full 100% remote working flexibility.
- Competitive market contract rates (PAYE and Umbrella options available).
- A generous holiday entitlement pro-rata.
To Apply:
If you hold active SC Clearance and are ready for a sharp, rewarding 3-month contract, please submit your CV for immediate consideration or email to discuss more.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.