SOC Analyst - Contract
Posted 2 days ago by iO Associates
£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The SOC Analyst role is a contract position requiring DV clearance, focused on monitoring and responding to cyber security threats within a Security Operations Centre for a leading technology provider. The analyst will work closely with the Information Security Lead and technical teams to ensure the security of complex IT environments. This hybrid role involves three days a week in Bristol and offers the opportunity to engage in high-impact security operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor IT systems and security alerts, identifying threats and anomalies
- Investigate incidents, escalate critical issues, and coordinate responses
- Analyse events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar)
- Utilise threat intelligence and vulnerability management tools to detect emerging risks
- Support SOC procedures, playbooks, and incident reporting
- Assist with vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with security protocols
Key Skills:
- Experience in SOC monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Knowledge of SIEM and threat intelligence platforms
- Ability to prioritise alerts and collaborate with technical teams
- Previous experience in UK security-cleared environments preferred
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH a plus
- DV clearance
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
SOC Analyst (Contract) £400 - £500 per day | Outside IR35 | Hybrid (3 days in Bristol) | DV Clearance Required
We are seeking a DV-cleared SOC Analyst to join a Security Operations Centre for a leading technology provider. This role focuses on monitoring, investigating, and responding to cyber security threats across complex IT environments, working closely with the Information Security Lead and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor IT systems and security alerts, identifying threats and anomalies
- Investigate incidents, escalate critical issues, and coordinate responses
- Analyse events using SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar)
- Utilise threat intelligence and vulnerability management tools to detect emerging risks
- Support SOC procedures, playbooks, and incident reporting
- Assist with vulnerability remediation and ensure compliance with security protocols
Skills & Experience
- Experience in SOC monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management
- Knowledge of SIEM and threat intelligence platforms
- Ability to prioritise alerts and collaborate with technical teams
- Previous experience in UK security-cleared environments preferred
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH a plus
- DV clearance.
This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in Bristol) offering the chance to work on high-impact security operations in secure, high-profile environments.