Cyber Security Analyst Role: Cyber Security Analyst (Contract) Location: Hybrid, Derby 1-2 days per week Rate: £475pd - £525pd, Outside IR35 Duration: 6-month initial term The Contract: We are recruiting a Cyber Security Analyst on an initial 6-month contract for a high-profile £bn turnover business. The business is going through significant period of growth, whilst also running several transformational enterprise programmes, and therefore require a Cyber Security Analyst to work with their Security team and 3rd party security partners on a range of initiatives, with a particular focus on Threat Hunting (Sentinel) and 2nd/3rd line SOC work. Threat Hunting Threat monitoring, compliance, event log management and vulnerability management to help protect against cyber-attacks and vulnerabilities. Work with the 3rd Party SOC to provide support on cyber security vulnerabilities. Keep the systems up to date and patching where needed to stop future cyber-attacks. Monitor and analyse security incidents and breaches, and lead incident response efforts to contain and mitigate the impact in a timely manner. Escalating or dealing with any major cyber incidents should they arise. Sought experience: Core Cyber Security experience in commercial environments, including Threat Hunting, 2nd/3rd line SOC and security protocols. Strong Microsoft Sentinel knowledge and experience. Microsoft Defender knowledge and experience. Strong Cyber Security experience in commercial environments. Experience leading on the resolution of security incidents. This position would be suitable for IT/Cyber/Information Security Analysts or Engineers who are able to commute the companies HQ just south of Derby 1-2 days a week.