Security Analyst / Detection Engineer (IT) / Freelance

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Security Analyst / Detection Engineer for an initial 4-month contract. The candidate will conduct network monitoring and manage alerts in a SOC environment. Experience with SOC tools and cyber security policies is essential. The role allows for remote work with occasional onsite presence in Corsham. Competitive daily rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst.
• Knowledge of defence environment and culture is beneficial.
• Ability to operate standard SOC tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive monitoring of networks for cyber defence.
• Manage and triage alerts; develop impact assessments.
• Review and amend cyber security policies and procedures.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues.

Skills

SOC skills

Incident investigation

Data networks knowledge

SIEM tool experience

Security qualifications (CompTIA S+/N+/CySA+, etc.)

Tools

SIEM tools

Cyber security management tools

Job description

SC CLEARED

Security Analyst / Detection Engineer

4 Month contract initially

Based: Remote / Corsham - Max 3 days P/W onsite

Rate : £500 - £537 p / d (via Umbrella company)

We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a Security Analyst / Detection Engineer to join the team for an initial 4 month contract.

The ideal candidate will have good Security analyst skills, knowledge of working in a SOC environment beneficial, knowledge of defence environment and culture.

You will have the ability to operate standard SOC tools (SIEM), incident investigation, detection engineering Embedded with an existing Customer SOC.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive monitoring of the networks to deliver a layered, agile cyber defence capability across all security domains.
• Manage and triage alerts; conduct impact assessments and develop mitigating strategies to be briefed up the chain of command.
• Improve and comply all extant cyber security policies, procedures and orders, review and amend when required.
• Maintain and share knowledge of current cyber issues, vulnerabilities and exploits through research, technical reports and briefs

Key Skills & Experience

• Experienced Tier 2 SOC analyst
• Knowledge of Data networks
• Knowledge & experience with SIEM tool sets and security management tools.
• Desirable Security Qualifications : CompTIA S+ / N+ / CySA+, AWS, MS, SANS, CISSP etc.
• Ideally have some experience with UK defence or military space.

This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible.

Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take up to a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.