V05727 DIG - Level 1 SOC Cyber Analyst

SOC Analyst - Level 1Hereford - On-site12-month contract (strong extension potential)£55.90 PAYE / £75.48 UmbrellaSole UK Nationals only Working with a leading defence organisation, I''m looking for a Level 1 SOC Analyst to join a fast-paced security operations environment supporting critical infrastructure. This is a hands-on role, focused on alert triage, initial investigations, and working closely with an outsourced SOC to ensure effective incident response and escalation. What you''ll be doing: Monitoring and triaging security alerts in a live SOC environment Conducting initial investigations and validating potential threats Escalating incidents in line with defined processes and playbooks Working closely with internal teams and external SOC providers Supporting incident response and contributing to continuous improvement of security operations What they''re looking for: Experience in a SOC or Security Operations environment Hands-on exposure to SIEM tools (e.g. Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar) Understanding of incident response, alert triage, and escalation processes Familiarity with EDR tools and general security tooling Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment Please note: This role is fully on-site in Hereford Due to the nature of the work, only sole UK nationals can be considered If you''ve worked in a SOC environment and are looking for your next contract, feel free to apply or drop me a message to discuss further. ..... full job details .....