Hybrid SOC Security Operations Specialist

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Pension contribution 28.9%

On-site nursery

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Job summary

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea is seeking a Security Operations Centre Specialist to monitor security events, manage incident response and contribute to SOC playbooks as part of the Cyber Security Services team. Hybrid working is available, with a base salary reflecting a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires hands-on SOC activity, SIEM monitoring with LogRhythm or Sentinel, and collaboration with vendors on SOC product support and contract management.

Qualifications

• Experience in SOC operations and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of security events and incident handling.
• Experience with SIEM tools such as LogRhythm or Sentinel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operational IT security and generate management reports.
• Manage incident and event processes per SLAs.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and policies.
• Advise on risk assessments and business impact analysis.

Skills

Security operations

SOC monitoring

SIEM tools

LogRhythm

Sentinel

Incident management

Threat intelligence

Risk assessments

Tools

LogRhythm

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in Swansea is seeking a Security Operations Centre Specialist to monitor security events, manage incident response and contribute to SOC playbooks as part of the Cyber Security Services team. Hybrid working is available, with a base salary reflecting a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires hands-on SOC activity, SIEM monitoring with LogRhythm or Sentinel, and collaboration with vendors on SOC product support and contract management.