Cyber Security Analyst Microsoft Sentinel / SIEM

Cyber Security Analyst - Local Government - Contract

£400 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 days on-site in North London) | Rolling 3-month contract

Salt is partnered with a forward-thinking local government body in North London seeking aCyber Security Analystto support their internal IT and security teams on a key programme of work. This is a hybrid contract role, with two days per week on-site and the remainder remote.

You'll play a central role in monitoring, analysing, and improving the organisation's cyber security posture - particularly around SIEM and incident response, with a strong focus on Microsoft Sentinel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts and log data using Microsoft Sentinel and related SIEM tools
• Respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and recommending remediations
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and support threat detection activities
• Assist with the configuration and optimisation of the organisation's security infrastructure
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure best practices in information security are maintained

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in a cyber security analyst or SOC analyst role
• Strong hands-on knowledge ofMicrosoft Sentineland broader SIEM technologies
• Solid und...