SOC Analyst

Position: SOC Analyst
Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days a week)
Contract Type: 3 months
Hours: 40 per week
Start Date: 16/10/2025
Holiday Entitlement: 33 days
Pay Rate: £380 PAYE/£504 Umbrella PD

About the Team: You will have the opportunity to leverage the latest technologies and develop your skills in an innovative, collaborative environment that supports career growth and learning.

What You Will Do: As a SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in monitoring and responding to security alerts, assisting with incident investigations, and supporting clients to strengthen their security posture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working a combination of day and night shifts.
• Responding to security alerts and incidents.
• Collaborating closely with client analysts.
• Conducting detailed analysis of monitoring system data.
• Escalating incidents when necessary and serving as a point of contact.
• Planning and conducting threat hunting under supervision.
• Reviewing alerts for tuning opportunities.
• Performing proactive threat research.
• Supporting the creation and implementation of new detection signatures.
• Assisting in client engagements and service meetings.
• Contributing to the development of SOC playbooks.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong understanding of computer networks, operating systems, software, hardware, and security principles.
• Knowledge of cyber security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Working familiarity with security technologies such as Firewalls, host intrusion prevention, and antivirus solutions.
• Relevant academic or industry-specific training.

Preferred Attributes:

• Ability to identify more efficient ways of working.
• Maintain focus, energy, and effort under pressure.
• Proven creativity and innovation in problem-solving.
• Commitment to learning new skills, applications, and technologies.

If you are interested, please apply directly.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.