Full job descriptionSOC Analyst - Level 1
Hereford - On-site
12-month contract (strong extension potential)
£55.90 PAYE / £75.48 Umbrella
Sole UK Nationals only

Working with a leading defence organisation, I’m looking for a Level 1 SOC Analyst to join a fast-paced security operations environment supporting critical infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role, focused on alert triage, initial investigations, and working closely with an outsourced SOC to ensure effective incident response and escalation.

What you’ll be doing: *Monitoring and triaging security alerts in a live SOC environment
*Conducting initial investigations and validating potential threats
*Escalating incidents in line with defined processes and playbooks
*Working closely with internal teams and external SOC providers
*Supporting incident response and contributing to continuous improvement of security operations
What they’re looking for: *Experience in a SOC or Security Operations environment
*Hands-on exposure to SIEM tools (e.g. Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
*Understanding of incident response, alert triage, and escalation processes
*Familiarity with EDR tools and general security tooling
*Ability to work in a structured, process-driven environment
Please note: *This role is fully on-site in Hereford
*Due to the nature of the work, only sole UK nationals can be considered
If you’ve worked in a SOC environment and are looking for your next contract, feel free to apply or drop me a message to discuss further.