SOC Analyst

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)

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* Note:

Candidate with Eligibility/ Lapsed SC clearance is not acceptable**.

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, analyzing, 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  @ randstaddigital .com to discuss more.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy