Security Operations Centre; SOC Analyst

Salary: £30,000 - 55,000 per year

• We require active SC or DV clearance.
• We require proven experience in cyber security.
• We require experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• We require proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, including Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions.
• We require experience with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• We require the ability to triage security events to determine scope, priority, and impact.
• We require the ability to make recommendations for efficient remediation.
• We require experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

• We will carry out SOC operations and support cyber security monitoring activities.
• We will investigate and respond to security incidents.
• We will perform forensic analysis on security events and incidents.
• We will use SIEM tools and related security technologies to identify and analyse threats.
• We will triage security events to assess their scope, priority, and impact.
• We will recommend efficient remediation actions for identified security issues.
• We will support network security controls, including firewalls and access control mechanisms.

• Support
• Network
• Security
• Splunk

We are supporting a Central Government client seeking a Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst / Cyber Security Analyst for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. The role is based in London with hybrid working. We are looking for candidates with strong cyber security experience and active SC or DV clearance. Industry-recognised certifications are highly desirable.

last updated 25 week of 2026