Full job descriptionJob Title: Contract SOC Analyst (100% Remote)Location: 100% Remote (UK Based)
Contract Duration: 3 Months (9 Weeks)
Clearance Required: Active UK Government SC Clearance (Essential)
**Note: Candidate with Eligibility/ Lapsed SC clearance is not acceptable**.
Are you an intermediate Cyber Security professional looking for a fast-paced, high-impact contract? Our client is seeking a SOC Analyst / Security Consulting Practitioner to join a dynamic security operations team for an immediate 3-month project.
This role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK while protecting critical networks from emerging threats.
The Role:As a SOC Analyst, you will be an integral part of the front-line defense team, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your technical skills in a highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
*Monitor & Respond: Keep a watchful eye on security dashboards, actively monitoring and responding to real-time alerts.
*Triage & Escalate: Investigate anomalies, separating false alarms from genuine threats, and escalating critical incidents when necessary.
*Continuous Improvement: Propose tuning requests to improve alert accuracy and produce clear threat reports.
*Threat Awareness: Maintain a sharp understanding of the latest global cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and malware attack vectors.
What We Are Looking For:*Experience: Ideally 1-2 years of experience in a similar SOC, security monitoring, or incident response role.
*Technical Knowledge: A solid grasp of computer networks, operating systems, and core cybersecurity principles.
*Security Tools: Good working knowledge of security technologies such as firewalls (network/application), host intrusion prevention, and antivirus software.
*Mindset: A strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware types, and incident response fundamentals.
Critical Requirements:*Security Clearance: Due to the secure nature of the environment, candidates must hold active UK Government SC Clearance at the time of application (requiring a minimum of 5 years continuous UK address history).
*Availability: Ready to start full-time (40 hours/week).
What’s on Offer:*Full 100% remote working flexibility.
*Competitive market contract rates (PAYE and Umbrella options available).
*A generous holiday entitlement pro-rata.
To Apply:
If you hold active SC Clearance and are ready for a sharp, rewarding 3-month contract, please submit your CV for immediate consideration or email at yogeshwari. sen @ randstaddigital .com to discuss more.
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.