Pigment Consulting

About the Company

New world, new challenges - Pigment are ardent about bringing new solutions to the new challenges our world now faces.

Powering change through collaboration across both the Public and Private Sector, by being unified, bold and decisively disruptive.

At our core, Pigment Consulting is about helping you effectively connect, communicate, and collaborate. By being deliberately disruptive we provide solutions that actually help you respond to the constant change.

Leaning in on our interconnected world we believe collaboration, knowledge sharing and being bold is key in remaining adaptable to thrive within this ever-changing world. Our approach is a solution that is fit for our future.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Pigment Consulting

Job Title

SOC Analyst (L1/L2) - DV CLEAR

Job Description

Job Title: SOC Analyst (L1/L2) Role Summary: Provide continuous 24/7 on‑site security monitoring and incident response for a high‑value government program. Work 12‑hour shifts across day and night rosters, including public holidays. Maintain threat detection, analysis, and remediation processes while ensuring compliance with government security standards and DV clearance requirements. Expactations: - Full on‑site presence in a 24/7 support environment. - Availability for 12‑hour shifts including holidays and religious observances. - Uphold strict confidentiality and follow all regulatory procedures. - Demonstrate strong teamwork and knowledge sharing. - Keep up‑to‑date with the latest cyber‑threat intelligence and SOC tooling. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other log sources. - Conduct initial triage of incidents, determining severity and impact. - Escalate Level 1 events to Level 2 analysts and provide incident documentation. - Perform detailed root‑cause analysis for medium‑ to high‑severity incidents. - Coordinate with cross‑functional teams (network, threat intel, incident response) to contain and remediate threats. - Maintain incident records, reports, and post‑mortem documentation. - Participate in scheduled exercises, tabletop drills, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Ensure adherence to government classification, audit, and compliance requirements. Required Skills: - Experience in SOC operations (L1/L2) with hands‑on incident triage, investigation, and response. - Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight). - Knowledge of network protocols, malware analysis, and threat hunting. - Familiarity with UK government security frameworks (NCSC, GCHQ). - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication capabilities. - Ability to work independently under high pressure and in a collaborative team environment. Required Education & Certifications: - Minimum of 2 years of SOC or cyber‑security operational experience. - Relevant security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer are desirable. - Active DV (Developed Vetting) clearance or eligibility for rapid acquisition.

Milton keynes, United kingdom

On site

20-02-2026