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SOC Analyst Jobs in United Kingdom at Hamilton Barnes
Title: SOC Analyst
Company: Hamilton Barnes
Location: United Kingdom
SOC ANALYST – OUTSIDE IR35 – FULLY REMOTE
We are seeking a skilled and experiencedSOC Analyst/SOC Engineerto join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats, proactively hunting vulnerabilities, and supporting the overall security posture of the organization. Candidates with CrowdStrike expertise will be preferable.
Key Responsibilities:
Threat Monitoring and Detection
Monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to identify anomalies, threats, and potential incidents.
Incident Response
Contain, eradicate, and recover from security incidents following established protocols.
Vulnerability Management
Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation actions.
Threat Hunting
Proactively hunt for potential vulnerabilities or undetected threats within the environment.
Security Operations Support
Maintain and optimize security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Strong experience with SIEM platforms and advanced threat detection tools.
Expertise inCrowdStrike EDRis a significant advantage.
Familiarity withfirewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
Solid understanding of vulnerability management and remediation processes.
Strong incident response and forensic investigation skills.
Hands-on experience in threat hunting and detection use case development.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication and reporting skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
OUTSIDE IR35
FULLY REMOTE
