Posted 05 August, 2026
Protective Monitoring Consultant
Computer Network Defence Ltd (CND)
Saint Ives, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
DV Cleared Protective Monitoring Consultant
\nSt Ives, Cambridgeshire | Outside IR35 | Onsite
\nNOT St Ives, Cornwall
\nCND are partnered with a government organisation to deliver a DV Cleared Protective Monitoring Consultant to strengthen the security posture of critical systems.
\nThis is a hands-on role for a LogRhythm specialist with strong experience in security monitoring, incident response, and deep-dive analysis within secure environments.
\nWhat you’ll be doing:
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- Monitoring and analysing security events using LogRhythm \n
- Investigating and responding to alerts and incidents \n
- Producing detailed incident reports and root cause analysis \n
- Tuning and optimising detection rules and use cases \n
- Supporting LogRhythm administration (2nd-line level) \n
- Mentoring junior analysts and improving SOC processes \n
What we’re looking for:
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- Strong LogRhythm experience (Client & Web Console) \n
- Proven SOC / incident response background \n
- Ability to operate in a highly analytical role \n
- Active DV clearance \n
- Experience in secure or defence environments \n
Desirable:
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- CISSP, GSEC, GCIA, or GCIH \n
- MOD experience \n
- LogRhythm XM deployment experience \n
This is an opportunity to work in a high-impact environment, contributing directly to national security outcomes.
\nIf you're DV cleared and interested, or know someone who is, please get in touch
