Security Analyst (SC Cleared)

Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst - candidates must be SC Cleared

We are looking for an experienced SOC Analyst to join a cybersecurity team, supporting security monitoring, threat detection and incident response across a complex technology environment. The role is remote but you will be required to go to site as an when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts using SIEM tooling.
• Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious or unusual activity.
• Review and tune SIEM detection rules to improve detection and reduce false positives.
• Support incident containment, investigation and recovery.
• Clearly communicate security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a SOC or cyber security operations environment.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, ideally Microsoft Sentinel.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, threat hunting and IOC investigation.
• Understanding of cloud, identity, user behaviour and application security.
• Knowledge of current cyber threats, attack techniques and vulnerabilities.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant cyber security qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Security Clearance
  Candidates must hold SC clearance.

What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk