What's involved with this role:
QAD 1915/0209
Role: SOC Analyst – Incident Response Management
Contract Length: Anticipated 15 months
Location: Corsham
Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate
Shifts: 24/7 shift rotation 2 days 11 hrs 2 nights 13 hours - 4 days off
We are looking for a SOC Analyst to monitor and detect real-time cybersecurity incidents and data breaches while managing the response and remediation efforts. In this role, you will ensure that effective controls, practices, and capabilities are in place to identify vulnerabilities across the organisation, and define processes for remediation or mitigation to maintain cyber readiness and resilience against attacks.
You will also lead the development, communication, and continuous improvement of the cyber incident response plan. This includes identifying and planning for necessary levels of cyber investment, such as governance, tooling, and staffing, to ensure adequate defence mechanisms are in place.
Key accountabilities:
Monitor security alerts and incidents using a variety of security tools and technologies.
Analyse and triage security incidents to determine the severity and impact.
Respond to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
Conduct initial investigations and document findings.
Collaborate with other teams to develop and implement effective security measures.
Maintain and update SOC processes and procedures.
Participate in the development and tuning of security monitoring and detection strategies.
Provide regular reports and updates on security posture and incident response activities.
Stay current with the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technology.
Key experience & skills:
Threat monitoring and intelligence gathering and assessment
Processes to scan for vulnerabilities and implementing fixes and mitigations
Incident response management.
Experience in the management of Security Event Monitoring and operational response by means of monitoring and correlation tooling, antivirus, network, and host IDS/IPS monitoring and logging.
Experience as a Tier 1 and 2 SOC Analyst/Incident Responder
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Security Clearance: DV highly desirable; candidates with active DV clearance will be fast-tracked.
Please send your CV directly to centralgov@tclrec.com
If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team.
If you are successful in securing this role, please note that for the entire duration of this contract, regardless of extension you will be working this role at the equivalent PAYE rate that has been advertised. For absolute clarity, we only work on a PAYE basis. If you wish to understand PAYE vs Umbrella more, please let us know and we can send you some additional information.
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Please ensure that your CV addresses the following items:
Your recent UK working experience going back at least 5 years, or full employment history if you have been working for fewer years than this.
Your availability to work either immediately, or at short notice.
Qualifications and experience relevant to the job role – please give full details within your CV document
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Job Ref: QAD 1915/0209
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
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