CyberSecurity Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst6-Month Contract Inside IR35 Hybrid (2 Days Onsite)We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to support a major public-sector organisation''s cyber security operations and resilience programme.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents.Support security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel and related tools.Conduct threat hunting, log analysis and security investigations.Identify vulnerabilities and track remediation actions.Develop and improve incident response processes and playbooks.Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to drive security improvements.Provide practical security advice across the organisation.Essential SkillsCyber Security Operations, SOC or Incident Response experience.Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM experience.Threat hunting, log analysis and security monitoring.Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft security technologies.Vulnerability management and remediation tracking.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Desirable SkillsLocal Government, NHS, Housing or wider Public Sector experience.Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity and Entra ID.SOAR, Logic Apps or security automation experience.Contract Details6-Month ContractInside IR35Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite)Immediate Start PreferredAn excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a complex environment and play a key role in strengthening cyber ..... full job details .....