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Stevenage (shift pattern - detailed below)

6 month initial contract

85ph UMB (Inside IR35)

28 hours per week.

Our client, a leading defence company, is looking to hire multiple SOC Analysts due to increased demand. We seek both mid-level and senior engineers to support the cyber security operations centre (SOC), focusing on threat detection and analysis in a dynamic cyber environment. This contract offers an exciting opportunity in one of the most dynamic fields in defence.

• Proactively monitor and analyze security events within a 24x7 SOC environment.
• Utilize various security platforms including SIEM, AI/ML, behavioral analytics, and threat detection tools.
• Perform alert triage, monitoring, reporting, and investigations.
• Maintain security technologies and assist with project activities.
• Collaborate on proactive threat hunting and incident response activities.
• Participate in security meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience in Cyber Security, especially Network Security, Infrastructure, and Operating Systems & Applications.
• Knowledge of IT security methodologies and network protocols.
• Experience with SIEM and network packet capture tools.
• Hands-on with IDS/IPS and threat hunting.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of malware and attack vectors.

• Leadership in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Development of processes, playbooks, and detection rules.
• Automation scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, etc.).
• Threat modeling and hunting methodologies.

• Roles are site-based in Stevenage.
• Shift pattern involves blocks of 4-5 days on/off with rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Roles are 28 hours per week.
• SC clearance required before starting; DV clearance preferred.

If you meet the requirements and seek a challenging role in Defence & Security, apply now!