Cyber Security Analyst
6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)
We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to support a major public-sector organisation's cyber security operations and resilience programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents.
* Support security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel and related tools.
* Conduct threat hunting, log analysis and security investigations.
* Identify vulnerabilities and track remediation actions.
* Develop and improve incident response processes and playbooks.
* Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to drive security improvements.
* Provide practical security advice across the organisation.
Essential Skills
* Cyber Security Operations, SOC or Incident Response experience.
* Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM experience.
* Threat hunting, log analysis and security monitoring.
* Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft security technologies.
* Vulnerability management and remediation tracking.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Desirable Skills
* Local Government, NHS, Housing or wider Public Sector experience.
* Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity and Entra ID.
* SOAR, Logic Apps or security automation experience.
Contract Details
* 6-Month Contract
* Inside IR35
* Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite)
* Immediate Start Preferred
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a complex environment and play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience