SOC Analyst - Security Operations, Cloud Security, Microsoft

Market Rate (Inside IR35)

6 Months initially

Hybrid in London

A client of mine is looking for a hands-on SOC Analyst / Cyber Security Analyst to support their cybersecurity function.

The right candidate will have strong experience administering and securing Microsoft 365 environments.

Key Requirements

• Proven commercial experience as a SOC / Cyber Security Analyst, within a large enterprise environment.
  Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms including Microsoft Defender, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, or LogRhythm.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Intune, and Identity & Access Management (IAM) security.
• Knowledge of network security, including protocols, encryption, firewalls, and security solutions such as Tanium.
• Experience managing and administering IAM and Directory services.
• Knowledge of current cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and security frameworks.
• Experience with Cloud Security across SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS platforms.
• Strong understanding of vulnerability management, threat actors, attack methodologies, infection vectors, and incident investigation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Flexibility to go on-site in London

Nice to Have

• Immediately Available
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500, or similar.
• Previous experience within Higher Education, Public Sector or a large complex enterprise environment.

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