Security Analyst / Information Assurance

CBSbutler Ltd.; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Junior Security Analyst to monitor SIEM alerts and investigate security incidents in a fast-paced environment. The role requires SC Clearance and offers a hybrid working model., with a compensation range of £400 to £480 per day.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in security/SOC/IT security.
• Experience with security principles and common threats.
• Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell/Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to SIEM/EDR alerts.
• Triage and investigate security incidents.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation.

Skills

SC Clearance

Background in SIEM

Knowledge of networks

Understanding of ISO 27001

Experience with SIEM tools

Tools

SIEM/EDR tools

Nessus

Qualys

Job description

Security Analyst / Information Assurance

+ London with hybrid working
+ Outside IR35 Contract
+ Junior-Mid level role - £400 to £480 per day

Key Skills:

+ SC Clearance
+ Background in SIEM

The Role

We need a sharp Junior Security Analyst to support SOC and IA activities in a secure, fast-moving environment. Real alerts. Real incidents. No babysitting.

What You'll Do

• Monitor and respond to SIEM/EDR alerts.
• Triage and investigate security incidents.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation.
• Assist with IA tasks: risk, audits, and compliance.
• Maintain access controls, reviews, and security documentation.

Essential

• 1-2 years in security/SOC/IT security.
• Knowledge of networks, security principles, and common threats.
• Experience with SIEM/EDR tools.
• Understanding of ISO 27001 / NIST.
• SC cleared
• Government or Military background

Nice to Have

• Cloud security exposure (Azure/AWS).
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus/Qualys).
• Basic scripting (PowerShell/Python).
• Security+ or similar.