SOC Analyst - Active SC required

Matchtech
Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom
Today
Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
2 Sep 2026 (Today)

Location: Harlow (remote with adhoc visits when required)

Duration: 3 month contract

Inside IR35

Active SC clearance required

Role details:

We are looking for an SC cleared SOC Analyst to support our defence/aerospace client on a short term contract. The successful candidate will have proven experience using IBM QRadar SIEM in a monitoring and incident response capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and analyse security events using IBM QRadar SIEM

Investigate and respond to security incidents across various platforms

Manage the full incident lifecycle, from identification to resolution

Conduct threat detection and analysis, along with threat hunting activities

Perform detailed log analysis across multiple security platforms

Produce incident reports and post-incident reviews

Collaborate with team members to ensure robust security controls

Investigate non-standard Cyber requests and provide appropriate responses

Job Requirements:

Active SC clearance

Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Proficiency with IBM QRadar SIEM for monitoring and incident response

Familiarity with common query languages, preferably KQL

Understanding of security processes and controls in enterprise environments

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Technical skills in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar

Knowledge of incident response lifecycle and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST

Experience with various incident types, including phishing, malware, and insider threats

If you are a SOC Analyst with a strong background in security operations and a keen eye for incident response and threat detection, our client wants to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a critical project within the Defence & Security sector. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team

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