SOC Analyst – Contract

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SOC Analyst to join a leading financial services organisation on a fully remote contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring within regulated environments. You will be responsible for protecting critical systems and data, supporting compliance with Cyber Essentials, and optimising SIEM tooling to detect and respond to threats effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents via SIEM and other monitoring tools.
• Conduct triage, escalation, and remediation of security incidents in line with defined playbooks.
• Perform log analysis and threat hunting to identify potential compromises.
• Ensure alignment with Cyber Essentials requirements and broader security best practices.
• Assist with tuning and optimisation of SIEM tools for improved detection capability.
• Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to strengthen security posture.
• Provide reporting, documentation, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience working as a SOC Analyst (ideally within financial services or other regulated sectors).
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials and security frameworks.
• Solid understanding of incident response, log analysis, and threat intelligence.
• Familiarity with endpoint security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote contract environment.

What’s on Offer

• Rate: £400 – £500 per day (Outside IR35)
• Contract: 6 months (extensions likely)
• Location: 100% Remote

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled SOC Analyst to work with a leading financial services organisation, contribute to a high-performing security team, and operate with the flexibility of a fully remote contract.