Overview
Cyber Security Operations Analyst Jobs in United Kingdom at Haystack
Title: Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Company: Haystack
Location: United Kingdom
Cyber Security Operations Analyst (Tier 2) | £350 – £390
We're working with a leading UK public sector specialist and critical infrastructure partner on this exciting opportunity. Join a newly refurbished CSOC environment where you will lead the charge against emerging cyber threats for a mission-critical organisation.
This is a high-impact contract role for a seasoned SOC professional ready to act as a technical escalation point. You will leverage a sophisticated Microsoft-centric stack, including Azure, Defender, and Cofense, to investigate complex alerts and orchestrate robust incident response activities in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
The Role
- Act as the Tier 2 escalation point within a modern CSOC, mentoring junior analysts and leading deep-dive triage of security incidents.
- Monitor active SIEM solutions and orchestrated platforms to identify, investigate, and eradicate threats across the infrastructure.
- Manage layered security controls including EDR, Email Security (Cofense), User Authentication, and Conditional Access Policies.
- Execute security assessments across PAM, endpoint, email, and cloud environments to ensure data integrity and compliance with HMG standards.
- Support the development and enhancement of automated SOAR playbooks and incident response documentation to improve MTTR.
What You'll Need
- 3-4+ years of dedicated experience in a Security Operations/SOC-based role with a proven track record of handling complex incidents.
- Deep hands-on technical proficiency with Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Centre, and Cofense for email threat hunting.
- Advanced understanding of threat techniques, TTPs, and malicious payloads (e.g., account compromise, lateral movement).
- Strong knowledge of HMG security standards, ITIL frameworks, and tools like SIEM and EDR.
- Eligibility: 5 years + UK Residency is required due to the secure nature of the environment.
What's On Offer
- Competitive Daily Rate of £350 – £380 (Inside IR35).
- 100% Remote working flexibility (must be UK-based).
- Predictable 4-on / 4-off shift pattern (12-hour shifts) allowing for significant downtime.
- Long-term 6-month initial contract with high potential for extension in a stable, growing team.
Apply via Haystack today!
