SOC Tier 3 Analyst - 6 months - Hybrid (Reading)

Hamilton Barnes are seeking a skilled SOC Tier 3 Analyst to join a leading organisation on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This role is 3 days a week, working hybrid in Reading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations and remediation of complex security incidents, including APTs, malware, and data breaches.
• Utilise SIEM tools (eg, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender & Crowdstrike for EDR) and other security technologies to analyse and correlate security alerts.
• Take ownership of Tier 3-level escalations and guide analysts through complex incident response procedures.
• Proactively hunt for threats using threat intelligence data and logs.
• Perform forensic analysis to determine the scope and root cause of incidents.
• Provide guidance on incident containment, eradication, and recovery.

What You Will Ideally Bring:

• Deep knowledge of tools like Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender, and log analysis platforms.
• Proficiency in threat analysis, malware investigation, memory dumps, and forensic evidence collection.
• Experience with Python, PowerShell, or similar for automating detection or response actions.
• Examples include CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 6 months (with view for extension)
• Location: 3 days a week onsite in (Reading)
• Rate: Up to £500 per day Inside IR35

SOC Tier 3 Analyst - 6 months - Hybrid (Reading)