Cyber Security Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join our team on an initial six-month contract, playing a key role in strengthening our security operations capability. £350 per day INSIDE IR35

MUST BE ABLE TO START BY 13TH FEBRUARY

This role sits at the core of our SOC and SIEM services, with a strong focus on governance, oversight, and continuous improvement across incident detection and response. You will also support the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) function, help ensure the ongoing effectiveness of security controls, and assist with shared team mailbox management.

If you have a strong SOC background and enjoy working across technical, operational, and governance domains, this is an excellent opportunity to broaden your impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

Incident Detection and Response

Oversee SOC responses to alerts from SIEM and other security tooling

Act as an escalation point for triage, investigation, and real-time incident response

Conduct investigations and root cause analysis

Lead lessons-learned sessions following incidents and near misses

Support the onboarding of new log sources and the development of SIEM use cases

Threat Intelligence and Analysis

Analyse threat intelligence feeds and correlate findings with internal data

Identify emerging threats and recommend proactive mitigation strategies

Support CTI resources to ensure a consistent, high-quality service

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with SOC analysts, CTI teams, IT teams, and external partners

Clearly communicate incident status, impact, and remediation to stakeholders

Assist with shared team mailbox management, including approvals and queries

Documentation and Reporting

Ensure the operation and attestation of ISAE3000 controls within Cyber Security

Maintain detailed incident records and post-incident reporting

Contribute to the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks and runbooks

Provide oversight and reporting against agreed SLAs, KPIs, and KRIs

Continuous Improvement

Participate in incident response exercises and simulations

Recommend improvements to detection, response, and recovery processes

You’ll Enjoy This Role If You

Take pride in proactively identifying and managing cyber threats

Are driven to improve cyber security capabilities and maturity

Enjoy collaborating with stakeholders and advising on security matters

Value ownership and accountability as a key contact for SOC and SIEM operations

Appreciate the importance of governance, compliance, and operational resilience

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in cyber security incident response and/or SOC operations

Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies

Hands-on SIEM experience, particularly Microsoft Sentinel

Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat hunting methodologies

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple incidents simultaneously

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills