SOC Analyst in UNITED KINGDOM

SOC ANALYST - OUTSIDE IR35 - FULLY REMOTE

We are seeking a skilled and experienced SOC Analyst/SOC Engineer to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats, proactively hunting vulnerabilities, and supporting the overall security posture of the organization. Candidates with CrowdStrike expertise will be preferable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Monitoring and Detection
• Monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to identify anomalies, threats, and potential incidents.
• Incident Response
• Contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents following established protocols.
• Vulnerability Management
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation actions.
• Threat Hunting
• Proactively hunt for potential vulnerabilities or undetected threats within the environment.
• Security Operations Support
• Maintain and optimize security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong experience with SIEM platforms and advanced threat detection tools.
• Expertise in CrowdStrike EDR is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Solid understanding of vulnerability management and remediation processes.
• Strong incident response and forensic investigation skills.
• Hands-on experience in threat hunting and detection use case development.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

OUTSIDE IR35

FULLY REMOTE