SOC Practitioner Analyst

Solos Consultants Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a skilled SOC Practitioner Analyst for a 6-month contract in Milton Keynes. The role involves monitoring and investigating security alerts, assisting with incident response, and staying updated on cyber threats. Candidates must be British nationals and ideally hold DV clearance. This position is crucial to support an existing team within a strong security operations environment that aims to maintain and improve cybersecurity practices.

Qualifications

• Relevant cyber security analyst experience within a SOC environment.
• Knowledge of Firewalls and other Network security devices.
• Ability to analyse large data sets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate Security Alerts to identify potential Security Incidents.
• Assist Lead Analysts in investigation and containment of incidents.
• Maintain knowledge of technologies and cyber threats.

Skills

Windows

Linux

SIEM

IPS

Analytical skills

IT Networking

Excellent Communication Skills

Job description

SOC Practitioner Analyst

£364.65p daily rate - PAYE
£467.08p daily rate – Umbrella
Inside IR35
Full time
6 Month Contract Initially
Milton Keynes / Hybrid – 60% onsite working
DV Clearance required – Restrictions Apply

Our government client is seeking an experienced level 1 SOC Practitioner Analyst to work in an existing team consisting of Cyber SOC Engineers and Cyber SOC Analysts on a temporary basis until a permanent position can be filled.

Scope and Objectives

To Work alongside an existing team of Cyber Engineer and Cyber Analysts within an established Security Operations Centre to provide level 1 triage analysis duties which include:

• Monitor, triage and investigate Security Alerts on the various monitoring tools to identify potential Security Incidents.
• Escalate suspected Security Incidents to the Lead Analysts.
• Assist Lead Analysts and Incident Response team with investigation and containment.
• Maintain knowledge of technology and cyber threats by reading Threat Intel, reports, attending Threat Intel briefings and self-study.
• Perform analysis of Security Event Data / Security Alerts to support Customers in responding to Security Incidents.
• Ensure Protective monitoring tools are performing as expected.
• Assist in the Creation of procedures to report incidents to customers
• Assisting in the Development of the team to ensure best practice and that their knowledge is up to date.
• In association with other colleagues provide an on-Call service to investigate and remedy security and technical issues in relation to the SOC service on a 24/7 basis.

Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of Various Operating systems including Windows and Linux.
• Experience of working with SIEM and IPS products within a SOC Environment.
• Good Analytical skills with the ability to manipulate, interrogate and analyse large data sets.
• Relevant cyber security analyst experience within a SOC environment.
• Knowledge of IT Networking, specifically in Firewalls and other Network security devices
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to assist other team members
• Excellent Communication Skills

Constraints

Candidates submitted for this role must be British nationals, to confirm:

• They are a British citizen or hold dual nationality, and
• They have been a resident in the UK for at least two of the last 5 years

Due to the nature of this work, Government security clearance if not already held will need to be obtained. The minimum clearance required for this role is DV. (Although advantageous, it is not a requirement that an individual already holds Security Clearance.)

Candidates who do not currently hold clearance must be able to obtain the appropriate level of clearance for the role specified. Short‑listed candidates will be submitted for vetting procedures before being formally offered the position. This process can take 6-8 weeks.

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.