Job Description

Cyber Security Analyst

6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)

We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to support a major public-sector organisation's cyber security operations and resilience programme.

Key Responsibilities

* Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents.

* Support security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel and related tools.

* Conduct threat hunting, log analysis and security investigations.

* Identify vulnerabilities and track remediation actions.

* Develop and improve incident response processes and playbooks.

* Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to drive security improvements.

* Provide practical security advice across the organisation.

Essential Skills

* Cyber Security Operations, SOC or Incident Response experience.

* Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM experience.

* Threat hunting, log analysis and security monitoring.

* Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft security technologies.

* Vulnerability management and remediation tracking.

* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills

* Local Government, NHS, Housing or wider Public Sector experience.

* Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity and Entra ID.

* SOAR, Logic Apps or security automation experience.

Contract Details

* 6-Month Contract

* Inside IR35

* Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite)

* Immediate Start Preferred

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a complex environment and play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience