SOC Analyst | Remote Contract | Outside IR35

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking two experienced SOC Analysts for a 6-month remote contract. The roles focus on monitoring security alerts, conducting threat hunting, and collaborating with incident response teams. Ideal candidates will possess strong cybersecurity backgrounds and relevant certifications, and will continuously improve SOC processes.

Qualifications

• Strong background in cybersecurity with hands-on SOC experience.
• Proficiency in threat-hunting methodologies and investigative techniques.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using SIEM tools.
• Conduct threat-hunting activities to identify suspicious behavior.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to remediate threats.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Threat-Hunting

Analytical Skills

Education

CompTIA Security+

CEH

GCIA

Splunk Certified

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

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Client:

Trilogy International, A Korn Ferry Company

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for two experienced SOC Analysts to join them on a 6-month initial contract, working remotely.

This role is operating outside of IR35. Candidates must be based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and investigate security alerts using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Conduct threat-hunting activities to proactively identify suspicious behavior and potential threats.
• Analyze logs and network traffic to identify anomalies.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to contain and remediate threats.
• Create and maintain documentation, playbooks, and incident reports.
• Continuously improve SOC processes and detection capabilities.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong background in cybersecurity with hands-on SOC experience.
• Proficiency in threat-hunting methodologies and investigative techniques.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Sentinel, or similar.
• Solid understanding of security frameworks, malware analysis, and network protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CEH, GCIA, or Splunk Certified) are a plus.