Accredited Splunk Consultant

Korn Ferry; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is looking for a highly skilled SOC Analyst to join its delivery team. This primarily remote role supports a Central Government Department on critical national security operations over a 12-month engagement. Candidates must hold a Splunk Accredited certification and active DV clearance. You will monitor security threats, analyze incidents, and collaborate with a security team to produce reports and ensure compliance in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Must hold active DV clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring security threats.
• Ability to analyze and investigate security events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in real-time.
• Analyze security events, alerts, and anomalies.
• Collaborate with the security team to implement security controls.
• Produce reports on security incidents and threat trends.
• Support compliance for classified environments.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Splunk Accredited Core Implementation or Splunk Accredited ES Implementation certification

Job description

Location: Primarily Remote
Contract Duration: 12 months
Start Date: February 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled SOC Analyst to join our delivery team supporting a Central Government Department for a 12-month engagement. The ideal candidate will hold either a Splunk Accredited Core Implementation or Splunk Accredited ES Implementation certification and DV clearance. This is a primarily remote role, offering the opportunity to work on critical national security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and incidents in real-time using Splunk.
• Analyze and investigate security events, alerts, and anomalies across enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with the wider security and delivery team to implement security controls and incident response procedures.
• Produce timely and accurate reports on security incidents, threat trends, and mitigation strategies.
• Support compliance and security requirements for classified environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• Splunk Accredited Core Implementation OR Splunk Accredited ES Implementation certification (mandatory).
• Must hold active DV clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.