Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel / SIEM)

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local government body in North London is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their cyber security posture. This contract role offers a competitive £400 per day with hybrid working arrangements, focusing on incident response and security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel. Ideal for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cyber security analyst or SOC analyst role.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and broader SIEM technologies.
• Solid understanding of threat detection and incident response workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and log data using Microsoft Sentinel.
• Respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support threat detection activities.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Log Analysis

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst – Local Government – Contract

£400 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 days on-site in North London) | Rolling 3-month contract

Salt is partnered with a forward-thinking local government body in North London seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to support their internal IT and security teams on a key programme of work. This is a hybrid contract role, with two days per week on-site and the remainder remote.

You’ll play a central role in monitoring, analysing, and improving the organisation’s cyber security posture – particularly around SIEM and incident response, with a strong focus on Microsoft Sentinel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and log data using Microsoft Sentinel and related SIEM tools
• Respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending remediations
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support threat detection activities
• Assist with the configuration and optimisation of the organisation’s security infrastructure
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure best practices in information security are maintained

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in a cyber security analyst or SOC analyst role
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and broader SIEM technologies
• Solid understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and incident response workflows
• Experience working in a public sector or regulated environment is highly desirable
• Ability to clearly communicate security issues and provide actionable advice to stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract in the public sector, offering real scope for extension and ongoing project work.

Start date: ASAP

Contract length: 3 months initially, with extensions expected

Rate: £400/day (Inside IR35)

Location: North London – 2 days per week on-site, rest remote

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2507-354684

Salary: £400 - £400.00 per day + Inside IR35

Salary per: day

Job Duration: 6-12 months

Job Start Date: 14/07/2025

Job Industries: Cyber Security Jobs

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Contract

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