DV-Cleared Senior SOC Analyst | 24x7 Monitoring

Trades Workforce Solutions; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst with DV clearance to join their government client's security team. The role involves monitoring systems for potential security incidents, analyzing alerts, and initiating response procedures. Essential skills include experience with SPLUNK, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of networking concepts. Successful candidates will demonstrate a methodical approach to incident management within a dynamic 24/7 team environment. Competitive daily rate of £600 offered for this 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a security operations centre (SOC) with a clear focus on security clearance requirements.
• Capability to follow strict procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools to detect suspicious activity.
• Analyse alerts and logs to classify security incidents.
• Perform initial containment for confirmed incidents.
• Create detailed tickets and reports for tracking incidents.

Skills

Current security clearance to DV Level

Experience of SPLUNK within a security operations centre (SOC)

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Good understanding of networking concepts

Windows and Linux operating systems

Common cyber attack techniques

Cyber security certifications

Job description

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst with DV clearance to join their government client's security team. The role involves monitoring systems for potential security incidents, analyzing alerts, and initiating response procedures. Essential skills include experience with SPLUNK, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of networking concepts. Successful candidates will demonstrate a methodical approach to incident management within a dynamic 24/7 team environment. Competitive daily rate of £600 offered for this 12-month contract.