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Job Description - Security Analyst

Security Analyst / SOC Analyst
  • Contract £475 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 months
  • 2-3 days onsite Peterborough
Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global brand for a Security Analyst / SOC Analyst on a 6-month Contract basis. You’ll play a key role in security operations, vulnerability management, compliance auditing, and incident response, ensuring robust security for cloud services across UK data centres.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Manage vulnerability assessments using Tenable.io, including triage, exception tracking, and remediation
  • Handle EDR alert triage (CrowdStrike) and escalate incidents as needed
  • Conduct system audits for ISO 27001 compliance and review pen test/vulnerability scan outputs
  • Perform log analysis, assist with threat hunting, and escalate risks or unusual activity
  • Develop incident reports and track system impacts for analysis and improvement
  • Collaborate with clients on infrastructure hardening and identify security gaps
  • Support incident response, forensic analysis, and document findings for knowledge sharing
  • Maintain internal guides and playbooks for security operations
Skills and Experience
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability management (Tenable.io) and EDR platforms (CrowdStrike)
  • Experience with ISO 27001 audits, system audits, and compliance validation
  • Knowledge of SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM) and log analysis
  • Hands-on experience with Windows Server, VMware, Citrix VDI, and Active Directory
  • Practical knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies
  • Ability to investigate security incidents, perform forensics, and communicate findings clearly
  • Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skills
Desirable
  • Experience in managed services or multi-tenant environments
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST)
  • Relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, Security+/CySA+, etc.)
  • Knowledge of ITIL and experience with change-controlled environments
  • Security Clearance (SC) or ability to be cleared
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