CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE (SOC)

Summer Browning Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for a 12-month assignment in London with hybrid options. The role requires experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis. Candidates must hold active DV clearance and have expertise in SIEM tools like Splunk and Defender. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Cyber Security.
• Active DV clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform triage of security events to determine scope and impact.
• Make recommendations for efficient remediation.

Skills

SOC operations

incident response

forensic analysis

SIEM tools (Splunk, Defender, Tenable)

IDS/IPS

vulnerability scanners

network security principles

firewalls

access control mechanisms

Education

Industry certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC)

Job description

CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC).

Summer–Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an initial 12–month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

Location: London Hybrid Remote

The ideal candidates will hold active DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Preferred Qualifications: – Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.

To apply, please submit your latest CV for review.