Position: SOC Analyst Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days a week) Contract Type: 3 months Hours: 40 per week Start Date: 16/10/2025 Holiday Entitlement: 33 days Pay Rate: £380 PAYE / £504 Umbrella PD About the Team: You will have the opportunity to leverage the latest technologies and develop your skills in an innovative, collaborative environment that supports career growth and learning. What You Will Do: As a SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring and responding to security alerts, assisting with incident investigations, and supporting clients to strengthen their security posture. Key responsibilities include: Working a combination of day and night shifts. Responding to security alerts and incidents. Collaborating closely with client analysts. Conducting detailed analysis of monitoring system data. Escalating incidents when necessary and serving as a point of contact. Planning and conducting threat hunting under supervision. Reviewing alerts for tuning opportunities. Performing proactive threat research. Supporting the creation and implementation of new detection signatures. Assisting in client engagements and service meetings. Contributing to the development of SOC playbooks. Required Skills and Experience: Strong understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and security principles. Knowledge of cyber security risks and mitigation strategies. Working familiarity with security technologies such as firewalls, host intrusion prevention, and antivirus solutions. Relevant academic or industry-specific training. Preferred Attributes: Ability to identify more efficient ways of working. Maintain focus, energy, and effort under pressure. Proven creativity and innovation in problem-solving. Commitment to learning new skills, applications, and technologies. If you are interested, please apply directly. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.