SOC Analyst - Active SC required

Matchtech · Essex, England

SOC Analyst - Active SC required at Matchtech, based in Essex, England, paying £445 per day. This is a contract role.

Salary
£445 per day
Location
Essex, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
5 hours ago
Closes
1 Dec 2026
Sector
Security

About 23% above the going rate for security

Reference 609668

About the role

Location: Harlow (remote with adhoc visits when required)

Duration: 3 month contract

Inside IR35

Active SC clearance required

Role details:
We are looking for an SC cleared SOC Analyst to support our defence/aerospace client on a short term contract. The successful candidate will have proven experience using IBM QRadar SIEM in a monitoring and incident response capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyse security events using IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Investigate and respond to security incidents across various platforms
  • Manage the full incident lifecycle, from identification to resolution
  • Conduct threat detection and analysis, along with threat hunting activities
  • Perform detailed log analysis across multiple security platforms
  • Produce incident reports and post-incident reviews
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure robust security controls
  • Investigate non-standard Cyber requests and provide appropriate responses

Job Requirements:

  • Active SC clearance
  • Experience within a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
  • Proficiency with IBM QRadar SIEM for monitoring and incident response
  • Familiarity with common query languages, preferably KQL
  • Understanding of security processes and controls in enterprise environments
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Technical skills in Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and IBM QRadar
  • Knowledge of incident response lifecycle and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST
  • Experience with various incident types, including phishing, malware, and insider threats


If you are a SOC Analyst with a strong background in security operations and a keen eye for incident response and threat detection, our client wants to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a critical project within the Defence & Security sector. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team.

Reference: 609668 · Posted 5 hours ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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