SOC Analyst Job at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Full Time NEW

Job Title: Contract SOC Analyst (100% Remote)

Location: 100% Remote (UK Based)
Contract Duration: 3 months (9 Weeks)
Clearance Required: Active UK Government SC Clearance (Essential)

*Note: Candidate with Eligibility/Lapsed SC clearance is not acceptable*.

Are you an intermediate Cyber Security professional looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract? Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst/Security Consulting Practitioner to join a dynamic security operations team for an immediate 3-month project.

This role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK while protecting critical networks from emerging threats.

The Role:

As a SOC Analyst, you will be an integral part of the front-line defense team, responsible for monitoring, analysing, and responding to security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your technical skills in a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor & Respond: Keep a watchful eye on security dashboards, actively monitoring and responding to Real Time alerts.
• Triage & Escalate: Investigate anomalies, separating false alarms from genuine threats, and escalating critical incidents when necessary.
• Continuous Improvement: Propose tuning requests to improve alert accuracy and produce clear threat reports.
• Threat Awareness: Maintain a sharp understanding of the latest global cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and malware attack vectors.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Ideally 1-2 years of experience in a similar SOC, security monitoring, or incident response role.
• Technical Knowledge: A solid grasp of computer networks, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles.
• Security Tools: Good working knowledge of security technologies such as Firewalls (network/application), host intrusion prevention, and antivirus software.
• Mindset: A strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware types, and incident response fundamentals.

Critical Requirements:

• Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the environment, candidates must hold active UK Government SC Clearance at the time of application (requiring a minimum of 5 years continuous UK address history).
• Availability: Ready to start Full time (40 hours/week).

What’s on Offer:

• Full 100% remote working flexibility.
• Competitive market contract rates (PAYE and Umbrella options available).
• A generous holiday entitlement pro-rata.

To Apply:

If you hold active SC Clearance and are ready for a sharp, rewarding 3-month contract, please submit your CV for immediate consideration or email to discuss more.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.