Head of UK/EU Contract Team at LT Harper - Cybersecurity Recruitment
OUTSIDE IR35
SOC Analyst (1st/2nd Line) – 6-Month Contract
Location: Hybrid, 1 day a week in Northampton
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+
* 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
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