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Incident Response (CSIRT) / Security Operations Centre (SOC) Level 3 Analyst

2-3 Days onsite - Crawley

6-9 Month duration

Reporting line:
The Analyst will report to the Cyber Security Response Manager and work within the Information Systems directorate, based in the Crawley office.

Job purpose:
The role of an Incident Response (CSIRT) / SOC Level 3 Analyst is to respond to high-severity cybersecurity incidents and escalated events or alerts, using experience and industry tools to expedite containment, eradication, and recovery strategies that minimise business impact and protect network systems and customer data from cyber threats.

Dimensions

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  People - Work collaboratively in a team of around 14 cyber security operations staff. Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 SOC Analysts, providing guidance and training.

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  Suppliers - Regular interaction with technical resources from outsourced Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and cyber security tooling vendors.

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  Communication - Communicate technical cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues across all levels of seniority.

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  Stakeholders - Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal technology teams, external partners, suppliers, and providers to drive outcomes and agree on courses of action.

Principal Responsibilities

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   Advanced Threat Hunting: Analyse and assess multiple threat intelligence sources and indicators of compromise (IOC) to identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and anomalies, then use this intelligence and tooling to uncover and remove hidden threats that may have bypassed existing defences across IT and OT environments.

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   Policy Development: Develop SOC policies, technical standards, and procedure documentation aligned to industry best practice.

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   Log Management: Work with MSSPs and service owners to ensure log sources are onboarded into the SIEM solution. Create use cases to correlate suspicious activities across endpoints, networks, applications, and both on-premises and cloud environments.

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   Incident Response: Improve playbooks and processes, lead escalated security incidents, oversee remediation and recovery actions, track incidents, liaise with partners, report findings, and apply root cause analysis with lessons learned.

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   SOAR Development: Support and develop the SOAR platform by producing workflows to automate responses to common attack types and enhance operational playbooks.

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   Digital Forensics: Use forensic tools and techniques to analyse data sources such as logs, SIEM data, applications, and network traffic patterns, and recommend appropriate response actions to ensure threats are contained and eradicated.

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   Cyber Crisis Testing: Participate in cyber-attack simulations and scenario exercises to test resilience and improve preparedness.

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   Reporting: Develop and improve reporting dashboards and security/performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in security operations.

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   Security Tools Support: Support the implementation, maintenance, and configuration of security tools and systems for prevention, detection, and response.

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    Audit: Contribute to security audits (e.g. SOC Type II, NCSC CAF, ISO 27001) and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

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    Continuous Improvement: Automate event monitoring, detection, and response. Enhance alert use cases and log correlation processes to adapt to evolving threats.

Nature and Scope
The Information Systems Department provides and optimises technology solutions to improve organisational operations. This role underpins that mission by strengthening cyber security operations. The main measure of success is upholding IT, OT, and organisational resilience against cyber threats and incidents.

Qualifications

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  Considerable experience in a SOC Level 2 or 3 role with expertise in advanced threat hunting and incident response across IT and OT environments.

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  SOC-specific training, qualifications, or a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or a related subject.

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  Ideally hold recognised security qualifications such as CISSP, AZ-500, GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CASP+, CEH, or SIEM certifications.

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  Strong knowledge of log correlation, analysis, forensics, and chain of custody requirements.

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  Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (NCSC CAF, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, GDPR, CIS, NIST).

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  Practical knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, AV, IDS/IPS, NAC, AD, DLP, web/email filtering, behavioural analytics, TCP/IP and OT protocols, and security applications.

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  Understanding of adversarial TTPs and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.

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  Experience with SIEM and SOAR solutions, IAM, and DLP tools (e.g. FortiSIEM, Q-Radar, Microsoft Secure Gateway, Darktrace, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel).

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  Experience developing incident response playbooks, SOAR workflows, red-team exercises, and tabletop simulations.

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  Experience in investigating advanced intrusions, such as targeted ransomware or state-sponsored attacks.

Summary:
My client are looking for an experienced Incident Response (CSIRT) / SOC Level 3 Analyst with deep expertise in advanced threat hunting, incident response, and cyber defence operations, capable of leading on high-severity incidents and mentoring junior analysts while strengthening resilience across IT and OT environments.

A major UK grocery retailer is establishing a new function within its data and analytics division. This initiative will focus on the convenience store segment, led by the Chief Supply Chain Officer. The team has approval to build from the ground up, seeking skilled data analysts and an experienced manager to lead the effort.

Responsibilities

• Analyse data related to space, range, display and localisation to optimise product assortments for commercial growth
• Conduct geo-spatial and product range analysis, including pricing and promotional effectiveness
• Deliver statistical analysis and measurement frameworks (e.g., A/B testing, trial evaluation)
• Build reporting dashboards using Power BI and Power Automate to support decision-making
• Improve data quality and automate reporting processes using curated data marts
• Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable insights
• Manager role: Lead and mentor a team of 2-5 analysts, ensuring high-quality delivery and promoting best practices

Requirements:

• 2-6 years' experience in analytical or consulting roles within commercial environments (depending on level)
• Comfortable working cross-functionally to source and interpret data
• Industry experience in retail, ideally within merchandising
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Essential technical skills: SQL, Power BI, Power Automate
• Preferred experience: A/B testing, Python, Databricks (especially for manager role), ETL/ELT pipelines, data modelling (marts, dimensional models), Git/version control
• Experience in pricing analytics and Mastercard Test & Learn platform is a bonus

Details:

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately 3 months, with potential for permanent placement
• Day rate: Analyst level: Up to £250 PAYE // Manager level: Up to £300 PAYE
• Location: 3 days per week on-site in West Yorkshire office

2 x ETRM Business Analysts – Energy Trading Firm in Central London - £75k + 10-28% Bonus

Energy trading firm based in Central London seeks 2 x Gas & Power ETRM Business Analysts to join them.

These are junior to intermediate level ETRM BA positions, so are looking for Business Analysts with 2 years+ experience gained working ideally in ETRM or CTRM business analysis but you could have worked in Trade Support, ETRM Support etc and be keen to move into a formal ETRM Business Analyst role.

Company: You will be joining a very ethical energy trading business, who pride themselves on their ethical approach to trading, sustainability and providing a fantastic work/life balance and culture for all their employees.

Location: Working 2 days from their Central London HQ , with 3 days flexi working so you can work 5 days per week in their London office if you prefer but most people work 2 days in the office.

Salary: £75k basic + 10-28% bonus + benefits – these are not Senior BA roles, so are looking for bright ETRM BAs keen to either grow into Senior BA roles or move from a similar role into ETRM business analysis.

Role: Reporting into the Business Analysis Manager who will mentor and manage you, you’ll join as an ETRM Business Analyst. Working mainly in UK Power & Gas Trading, but as my client grows, you will be part of that growth especially as they move more into Continental European Power & Gas Trading, as well as in LNG, Emissions and Renewables Trading

Key skills: It is 100% essential that you have 2 years+ working in ETRM or CTRM business analysis or related roles and be keen to develop a career as an ETRM business analyst

My client do NOT sponsor visas so you will need a UK or Irish passport, or hold a UK visa allowing you to live and work in the UK without any sponsoring (Indefinite Leave to Remain/ILR, Spousal Dependent Visa, EU Settled Status etc)

Please e-mail me (Ben) at for more information.