Lead SOC Analyst - Splunk | DV Cleared | 24/7

SmartSourcing plc; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services client is seeking a Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst at their Glasgow base. The role offers pay up to £653 per day under an umbrella company, and requires DV security clearance. Key responsibilities involve monitoring security tools for potential threats and incident triage. Ideal candidates will have experience with SPLUNK, foundational knowledge of networking, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools for suspicious activity.
• Analyse alerts to determine genuine security incidents.

Skills

Experience of SPLUNK with in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS)

Operating systems knowledge (Windows, Linux)

Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security

Job description

A government services client is seeking a Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst at their Glasgow base. The role offers pay up to £653 per day under an umbrella company, and requires DV security clearance. Key responsibilities involve monitoring security tools for potential threats and incident triage. Ideal candidates will have experience with SPLUNK, foundational knowledge of networking, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ are a bonus.