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Job Title: SOC Analyst Location: On-site, London moving to hybrid 3 days on-site after 2-week induction Start Date: Immediate Contract length: 31/03/26 further extensions expected Clearance Required: BPSS (must be obtained prior to onboarding) Day rate: £400 - £500
Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance
Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst to join a security operations team in London. The role is focused on real-time monitoring, investigation, and incident response across a modern enterprise security environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts across multiple platforms, including Microsoft and endpoint security tools. Conduct in-depth investigations of security events, escalating and containing incidents as required. Optimise and tune detection rules, policies, and alerting mechanisms to improve SOC efficiency. Collaborate with internal teams to support security operations, threat analysis, and incident recovery. Produce clear incident documentation, reports, and recommendations for continuous improvement. Contribute to maintaining and enhancing SOC processes, runbooks, and operational workflows. Required Technical Expertise
Sentinel, MDE, and MDI deployments Proven experience in a hands-on SOC Analyst role within an enterprise environment Strong understanding of security operations, threat detection, and incident response workflows Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative SOC team Desirable Skills
Experience with incident documentation and reporting Familiarity with security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, ISO 27001) Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, threats, and operational priorities Any relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC-series, GIAC)
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Location:
London
Salary:
£400 - £500 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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