Security Consulting Practitioner

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements

• Active UK Government Security Clearance (SC) is required
• Minimum of 5 years UK address history at the point of application
• Prior experience in a SOC Analyst or similar security role, with 1-2 years desirable
• Strong understanding of computer networks
• Strong understanding of operating systems, including Windows and Linux
• Strong understanding of software, hardware, and general IT infrastructure
• Awareness of cybersecurity risks across technologies and how to mitigate them
• Working knowledge of security technologies, including network and application firewalls
• Working knowledge of Host Intrusion Prevention Systems (HIPS)
• Working knowledge of antivirus and endpoint protection tools
• Relevant academic qualifications or industry training in Cyber Security or IT Security

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts and incidents
• Investigate and analyse potential threats across multiple environments
• Escalate security events in line with defined processes
• Support continuous improvement through alert tuning and optimisation recommendations
• Produce clear and concise incident and performance reports
• Maintain awareness of the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques
• Collaborate with wider security teams to strengthen detection and response capabilities

Technologies

• Hardware
• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• Windows

More

We are hiring a SOC Analyst for a 3-month contract based in Cheltenham, with remote working available for UK-based candidates. This is an inside IR35 umbrella role offering a day rate of £500 to £685. You will join a high-performing Security Operations Centre team delivering critical cyber defence capabilities within a secure client environment, with the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside experienced security professionals and gain hands-on exposure to real-world cyber threats in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.

last updated 24 week of 2026