**OUTSIDE IR35**
SOC Analyst (1st/2nd Line) – 6-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in Northampton
Rate: £250-£300/day (Outside IR35)
We’re looking for a SOC Analyst to join our security operations team on a 6-month contract. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their cyber career who wants hands-on experience with real SecOps workflows.
In this role, you’ll be the first line of defence, managing security tickets, performing initial triage, reviewing alerts, and supporting the team with day-to-day operational tasks. You’ll work mostly remotely, with one collaborative on-site day each week.
🔐 What You’ll Be Doing
Ticketing & Triage
* Manage and action security tickets in Jira
* Perform initial triage of alerts and events
* Gather information, validate details, and log findings
* Escalate complex issues to senior analysts
Security Analysis
* Review low-severity alerts from email security, EDR, vulnerability tools, and cloud platforms
* Follow playbooks and established workflows
* Support daily checks and routine operational tasks
Operational Support
* Assist with access reviews and onboarding/offboarding
* Help verify security tooling health (agents, logs, etc.)
* Support vulnerability scanning cycles and track completion
Teamwork
* Collaborate with senior SecOps and IT teams
* Attend weekly on-site day in Northampton
* Contribute to improving processes and workflows
What We’re Looking For
* 1–2 years’ experience in a L1/L2 SOC role
* SIEM or EDR exposure, vulnerability management familiarity, basic scripting, or certifications like Sec+ — none required.
* Experience with ticketing systems (Jira)
* Ideally you will have experience in GCP environments, however Azure and AWS is also suitable
* Basic understanding of security principles (phishing, malware basics, access control, patching)
* Strong attention to detail & good written communication
* Comfortable following runbooks and structured workflows
* Curious, eager to learn, organised, and reliable
What You’ll Gain
* Real-world SecOps experience
* Hands-on exposure to triage, tooling, and operational practices
* A strong foundation to progress into broader SecOps or SOC roles
UK CITIZENS ONLY
If this is of interest, please apply or share your CV with j.lamport@ltharper.com