
SOC Analyst | Cyber Security - URGENT - 6 months - London & Remote - £525.00 PER DAY (Inside IR35)
Posted 2 weeks ago by Expert Resource
£525 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London 3 days per week, UK
Summary: We are looking for a skilled SOC Analyst to join our security operations team on a part-time basis, working on-site in London three days a week. This role is ideal for an experienced analyst who wants to contribute to a dynamic security environment while maintaining a work-life balance. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents and improving security processes. The position requires a strong background in cyber security and relevant technical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Real Time.
- Analyse security logs and data from various sources (SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint tools).
- Conduct initial triage and escalate incidents as needed.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements to prevent future incidents.
- Support threat intelligence gathering and analysis efforts.
- Assist in vulnerability management, patching cycles, and risk assessments.
- Maintain and update documentation related to security processes and incident response.
- Work closely with IT and InfoSec teams to improve overall security posture.
Key Skills:
- 5 + years of experience in Cyber Security
- Python and API Scripting experience
- Proven experience working in a SOC environment or similar cybersecurity role.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR and EDR technologies.
- Knowledge of Scripting languages such as Splunk, Python, Bash and PowerShell
- Understanding of common attack vectors, malware behaviour, and incident response.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant certifications desirable (eg, CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, or similar).
Salary: £525.00 PER DAY
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
SOC Analyst | Cyber Security
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated SOC Analyst to join our security operations team on a part time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced analyst looking to contribute to a dynamic security environment while maintaining work-life balance. The successful candidate will work on-site in London three days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Real Time.
- Analyse security logs and data from various sources (SIEM, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint tools).
- Conduct initial triage and escalate incidents as needed.
- Perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements to prevent future incidents.
- Support threat intelligence gathering and analysis efforts.
- Assist in vulnerability management, patching cycles, and risk assessments.
- Maintain and update documentation related to security processes and incident response.
- Work closely with IT and InfoSec teams to improve overall security posture.
Requirements:
- 5 + years of experience in Cyber Security
- Python and API Scripting experience
- Proven experience working in a SOC environment or similar cybersecurity role.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR and EDR technologies.
- Knowledge of Scripting languages such as Splunk, Python, Bash and PowerShell
- Understanding of common attack vectors, malware behaviour, and incident response.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Relevant certifications desirable (eg, CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CEH, or similar).
Working Pattern:
- MUST be able to work 3 days per week on-site in London.
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