Job Description
SOC Analyst - Level 1Hereford - On-site12-month contract (strong extension potential)£55.90 PAYE / £75.48 UmbrellaSole UK Nationals only Working with a leading defence organisation, I’m looking for a Level 1 SOC Analyst to join a fast-paced security operations environment supporting critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on role, focused on alert triage, initial investigations, and working closely with an outsourced SOC to ensure effective incident response and escalation.What you’ll be doing:
* Monitoring and triaging security alerts in a live SOC environment
* Conducting initial investigations and validating potential threats
* Escalating incidents in line with defined processes and playbooks
* Working closely with internal teams and external SOC providers
* Supporting incident response and contributing to continuous improvement of security operations
What they’re looking for:
* Experience in a SOC or Security Operations environment
* Hands-on exposure to SIEM tools (e.g. Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
* Understanding of incident response, alert triage, and escalation processes
* Familiarity with EDR tools and general security tooling
* Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment
Please note:
* This role is fully on-site in Hereford
* Due to the nature of the work, only sole UK nationals can be considered
If you’ve worked in a SOC environment and are looking for your next contract, feel free to apply or drop me a message to discuss further.