Overview
Senior Security Operations Analyst for an initial 6 month contract with high extension chances. London based client. This is 2-3 days onsite, with the rest remote.
Responsibilities
* Provide Security Detection and Monitoring to identify and respond to threats in a timely manner.
* Apply Extensive KQL queries to detect anomalies and drive investigations.
* Work with Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform environments to secure cloud workloads and data.
* Utilise Docker for secure, scalable tooling and environments where appropriate.
* Lead or contribute to Detection as Code / Configuration as Code / Infrastructure as Code initiatives to codify security controls.
* Conduct Incident Response activities including incident coordination, communication, and report writing.
* Participate in Detection Engineering to improve detection capabilities and reduce dwell time.
* Reference MITRE ATT&CK framework to map threats and guide defenses.
* Support Security Automation (SOAR) / Hyper automation initiatives to streamline security operations.
Qualifications
* Mandatory: Strong experience in security detection, monitoring, incident response, and threat hunting with cloud experience in Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
* Proficient in KQL and security analytics tooling; familiarity with Splunk/ELK/Chronicle is advantageous.
* Experience with Docker, IaC tools, and automation frameworks.
* Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and practical application to detection strategies.
* Strong communication skills for incident coordination and reporting.
Advantageous skills
* Zero Trust Network Architecture
* Penetration testing experience
* Experience with static and dynamic testing methodologies
* Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, ELK, Google Chronicle / SecOps SIEM
* Experience with Qualys, Nessus, Nexpose
* Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell or other scripting languages
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
* Information Services
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