Level 2/3 SOC Analyst - SC Cleared - Inside IR35

We are seeking two experienced Level 2/3 SOC Analysts to support a high-profile central government security programme. Working within an established Security Operations Centre (SOC), these roles are critical to maintaining the integrity, confidentiality and availability of sensitive systems and data. Candidates must hold active SC clearance and have hands-on experience working in a government or regulated SOC environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Level 2 or Level 3 SOC Analyst role within a public sector, defence, or enterprise environment
• Proven Splunk experience required, with a Splunk Certification (eg Core Certified Power User, Enterprise Security Admin) being desirable
• Familiarity with SIEM rule tuning, alert triage workflows, and common log sources (eg Windows, Linux, Firewalls, proxies, cloud logs)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to produce high-quality incident write-ups
• Active SC Clearance is mandatory