Security Operations Center Analyst

CBSbutler; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Senior Cyber Security & AI Recruitment Consultant for a SOC Analyst role with active DV clearance required. Located in Lancashire, this on-site contract offers around £600 per day over an initial 12-month period, with chances for renewal. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a SOC environment, expertise with SIEM tools, and a solid understanding of threat detection and incident response. This role supports crucial national security projects.

Qualifications

• Active DV clearance is mandatory.
• 2 to 3+ years of experience in a SOC environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events in real-time within the SOC.
• Foster incident response and contribute to detection improvements.
• Conduct threat hunting and incident investigation.

Skills

Real time monitoring

Incident response

Threat detection

Log analysis

Network traffic analysis

Threat hunting

SIEM platforms

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Sentinel

QRadar

Wireshark

Zeek

Job description

This range is provided by CBSbutler. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from CBSbutler

Senior Cyber Security & AI Recruitment Consultant at CBSButler

DV Cleared SOC Analyst Contract - 12 Months Rolling - £600 PD Inside IR35 - (Lancashire On Site Working) - REFERRALS WELCOME AND REFERRAL FEES AVAILABLE

We’re looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join a high impact national security programme on a 12 month rolling contract, starting ASAP. The position requires full time on site presence in Lancashire.

• Rate: Around £600 per day inside IR35
• Duration: 12 months initially, with strong likelihood of rolling extensions
• Start: ASAP
• Location: Fully on site in Lancashire

The role sits within a mature Security Operations Centre supporting critical national infrastructure. You’ll be responsible for real time monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of detection capabilities.

• Active DV clearance (Developed Vetting) – candidates without current DV cannot be considered
• Proven 2 to 3+ years’ experience working in a SOC environment (Tier 2 or Tier 3 level ideal)
• Strong hands on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel, QRadar or similar)
• Proficiency in analysing logs, network traffic (using tools such as Wireshark, Zeek), and endpoint data
• Solid understanding of threat hunting, incident investigation, and response processes
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, common TTPs, and current threat landscape
• Ideally experience across a mix of environments (on prem, cloud, hybrid), but specialists in one area will still be considered

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to work on projects that directly support and strengthen UK national security.

If this matches your skills and you’re available (or you know a suitably cleared colleague who might be), please reply with your latest CV and availability as soon as possible. Happy to discuss the project in more detail confidentially over a quick call.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology, Analyst, and Consulting

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Operations and Maintenance, and IT System Testing and Evaluation

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