Cyber Security Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Analyst to support security operations for a government consulting environment. This Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior detail-oriented candidate who can work part-time hours while taking ownership of live monitoring, threat investigation, and timely incident response. The role suits someone who is comfortable working hands-on with Darktrace and related security technologies to strengthen detection capabilities and maintain a strong security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day security monitoring activities and assess alerts to identify suspicious behaviour, emerging risks, and potential incidents.
• Use Darktrace and other security tools to investigate anomalies, validate threats, and recommend appropriate containment or remediation actions.
• Respond to cyber security events in real time, coordinate triage efforts, and support resolution to reduce operational impact.
• Review firewall, network, and cloud security configurations to improve protection across the environment.
• Analyze threat intelligence and security trends to refine detection approaches and strengthen defensive measures.
• Troubleshoot security issues across SOC-related processes, infrastructure, and technologies to maintain effective operations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to document findings, communicate risk, and support ongoing security improvements.
• Contribute to configuration and quality management practices that enhance the reliability and effectiveness of security controls.