Job Description

SOC Analyst (Contract) - SC Cleared Required

Location: Cheltenham (Remote - UK Based)

Rate: £500 - £685 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Contract Length: 3 Months

SC Clearence: Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold active UK Government Security Clearance (SC). Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years UK address history at the point of application.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SOC Analyst to join a high-performing Security Operations Centre (SOC) team delivering critical cyber defence capabilities within a secure client environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborating with experienced security professionals while gaining hands-on exposure to real-world cyber threats in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

Key Responsibilities

As a SOC Analyst, you will:

Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents

Investigate and analyse potential threats across multiple environments

Escalate security events in line with defined processes

Support continuous improvement through alert tuning and optimisation recommendations

Produce clear and concise incident and performance reports

Maintain awareness of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques

Collaborate with wider security teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities

Skills & Experience Required

Prior experience (1-2 years desirable) in a SOC Analyst or similar security role

Strong understanding of:

Computer networks

Operating systems (Windows/Linux)

Software, hardware, and general IT infrastructure

Awareness of cybersecurity risks across technologies and how to mitigate them

Working knowledge of security technologies, including:

Network & application firewalls

Host Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS)

Antivirus / endpoint protection tools

Relevant academic qualifications or industry training (e.g., Cyber Security, IT Security)