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Security Analyst
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Peterborough
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Security Analyst / SOC Analyst
Contract £475 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 months
2-3 days onsite Peterborough Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen with a global brand for a Security Analyst / SOC Analyst on a 6-month Contract basis. You’ll play a key role in security operations, vulnerability management, compliance auditing, and incident response, ensuring robust security for cloud services across UK data centres.
Role and Responsibilities
Manage vulnerability assessments using Tenable.io, including triage, exception tracking, and remediation
Handle EDR alert triage (CrowdStrike) and escalate incidents as needed
Conduct system audits for ISO 27001 compliance and review pen test/vulnerability scan outputs
Perform log analysis, assist with threat hunting, and escalate risks or unusual activity
Develop incident reports and track system impacts for analysis and improvement
Collaborate with clients on infrastructure hardening and identify security gaps
Support incident response, forensic analysis, and document findings for knowledge sharing
Maintain internal guides and playbooks for security operationsSkills and Experience
Strong understanding of vulnerability management (Tenable.io) and EDR platforms (CrowdStrike)
Experience with ISO 27001 audits, system audits, and compliance validation
Knowledge of SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM) and log analysis
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, VMware, Citrix VDI, and Active Directory
Practical knowledge of penetration testing tools and methodologies
Ability to investigate security incidents, perform forensics, and communicate findings clearly
Strong documentation, analytical, and communication skillsDesirable
Experience in managed services or multi-tenant environments
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST)
Relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, Security+/CySA+, etc.)
Knowledge of ITIL and experience with change-controlled environments
Security Clearance (SC) or ability to be clearedBefore You Apply
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