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 k