CYBER SECURITY ANALYST | SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC).

Summer-Browning Associates is supporting our client in the Central Government who is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst for an initial 12-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidates will hold active DV clearance and have a proven background in Cyber Security, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in SOC operations, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Proficiency in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including tools such as Splunk, Defender, and Tenable Threat Modelling System solutions, as well as with IDS/IPS and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to perform triage of security events to determine their scope, priority, and impact, while making recommendations for efficient remediation.
• Experience in network security principles, firewalls, and access control mechanisms.
• Preferred Qualifications: - Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.