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 Responsibilities

• Monitor, 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 Skills

• Cyber 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 Skills

• Local 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 Details

• 6-Month Contract
• Inside IR35
• Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite)
• Immediate Start Preferred

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a complex environment and play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience.