Cyber Security Analyst 6-Month Contract | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 Days Onsite) We are seeking a hands-on Cyber Security Analyst to support a major public-sector organisation's cyber security operations and resilience programme. Key Responsibilities * Monitor, investigate and respond to cyber security incidents. * Support security monitoring using Microsoft Sentinel and related tools. * Conduct threat hunting, log analysis and security investigations. * Identify vulnerabilities and track remediation actions. * Develop and improve incident response processes and playbooks. * Work with technical teams, suppliers and stakeholders to drive security improvements. * Provide practical security advice across the organisation. Essential Skills * Cyber Security Operations, SOC or Incident Response experience. * Hands-on Microsoft Sentinel or SIEM experience. * Threat hunting, log analysis and security monitoring. * Experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft security technologies. * Vulnerability management and remediation tracking. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Skills * Local Government, NHS, Housing or wider Public Sector experience. * Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity and Entra ID. * SOAR, Logic Apps or security automation experience. Contract Details * 6-Month Contract * Inside IR35 * Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite) * Immediate Start Preferred An excellent opportunity for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to join a complex environment and play a key role in strengthening cyber resilience