Job Description

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