SOC Analyst (SC Cleared) - £500/day via Umbrella - 3-month contract -Birmingham, Hybrid 3 days/week onsite - SCC Flex Contract
We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a hybrid team based in Birmingham. This role requires active SC Clearance and hands-on expertise in Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, with a strong understanding of modern security operations.
Your responsibilities as the SOC Analyst:
* Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents within a SOC environment.
* Utilise Microsoft Defender (MDO/MDI/MDE) and Sentinel for threat detection and response.
* Conduct access reviews and support Conditional Access policies using Entra ID.
* Collaborate with internal teams to ensure security posture aligns with best practices.
* Generate reports and dashboards to support incident analysis and threat intelligence.
* Support vulnerability management activities (eg, Tenable or similar tools).
* Work within ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow or equivalent.
As a successful SOC Analyst, you will have:
1. Active SC Clearance
2. Proven experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
3. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel.
4. Familiarity with Entra ID and Conditional Access.
5. SC-200 certificati...