SOC Analyst (SC Cleared)
Posted 1 day ago by Specialist Computer Centres PLC
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Summary: We are looking for an experienced SOC Analyst with active SC Clearance to join a hybrid team in Birmingham. The role involves utilizing Microsoft Defender and Sentinel for security operations and requires hands-on expertise in threat detection and response. The successful candidate will monitor and respond to security incidents while collaborating with internal teams to enhance the organization's security posture. Immediate interviews are available for qualified applicants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents within a SOC environment.
- Utilise Microsoft Defender (MDO/MDI/MDE) and Sentinel for threat detection and response.
- Conduct access reviews and support Conditional Access policies using Entra ID.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure security posture aligns with best practices.
- Generate reports and dashboards to support incident analysis and threat intelligence.
- Support vulnerability management activities (eg, Tenable or similar tools).
- Work within ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or equivalent.
Key Skills:
- Active SC Clearance
- Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
- Familiarity with Entra ID and Conditional Access.
- SC-200 certification (preferred).
- Experience with vulnerability scanners and ITSM platforms (desirable).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Salary (Rate): £500 daily
City: Birmingham
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
SOC Analyst (SC Cleared) - £500/day via Umbrella - 3-month contract -Birmingham, Hybrid 3 days/week onsite - SCC Flex Contract
We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a hybrid team based in Birmingham. This role requires active SC Clearance and hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, with a strong understanding of modern security operations.
Your responsibilities as the SOC Analyst:
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents within a SOC environment.
- Utilise Microsoft Defender (MDO/MDI/MDE) and Sentinel for threat detection and response.
- Conduct access reviews and support Conditional Access policies using Entra ID.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure security posture aligns with best practices.
- Generate reports and dashboards to support incident analysis and threat intelligence.
- Support vulnerability management activities (eg, Tenable or similar tools).
- Work within ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or equivalent.
As a successful SOC Analyst, you will have:
- Active SC Clearance
- Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
- Familiarity with Entra ID and Conditional Access.
- SC-200 certification (preferred).
- Experience with vulnerability scanners and ITSM platforms (desirable).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
If you're ready to strengthen cyber defence capabilities in a dynamic environment, apply now with your CV. Immediate interviews available.
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