Lead SOC Analysts/Shift Leads (DV Cleared)

Certes Computing Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Certes Computing Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking Senior SOC Analysts/Shift Leads with active DV clearance to lead security monitoring operations for a Government client. The role involves 12-hour rotating shifts within a 24x7 SOC, delivering high-quality monitoring, investigations and escalation.

The successful candidates will have current DV clearance, strong SIEM and log-analysis skills, incident management experience, and a track record of mentoring SOC staff in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Current DV Level Security Clearance required.
• Experience in cyber security operations and security monitoring.
• Lead security monitoring activities and supervise analysts.
• Strong SIEM and log analysis skills.
• Able to work 12-hour shifts on a 24x7 rotating pattern.
• Professional certifications such as SC-200, GIAC GCIH, GCIA, CySA+ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational security monitoring across a 24x7 SOC.
• Escalate incidents and coordinate response.
• Mentor and coach SOC analysts.
• Maintain high-quality security monitoring and investigations.
• Ensure timely decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

DV Clearance

Cyber security operations

Incident management

Threat intelligence

Threat assessment

Log analysis

SIEM monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

LogRhythm

Job description

Senior SOC Analysts/Shift Leads (DV Cleared)

Duration: 6 months

Location: Milton Keynes

Rate: £70.00 - £75.00 per hour

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

Role Overview:

We require a number of Senior SOC Analysts/Shift Leads who possess current DV Clearance for our our Government client to be responsible for the operational leadership of the security monitoring function, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality security monitoring, investigation and escalation activities across a 24x7x365 SOC environment.

This role will involve working 12 hours shifts on a rotating shift pattern.

Essential Skills & Experience required:

• Current DV Level Security Clearance.essential*
• Experience in the following listed below:
• Cyber security operations
• Forensics
• Incident management, incident investigation and response
• Information risk assessment and risk management
• Intrusion detection analysis
• Protective security
• Secure operations management
• Threat intelligence and threat assessment
• Threat understanding: Practitioner

In addition you will possess demonstrable experience working within a SOC or similar cyber security operations environment, together with experience leading security monitoring activities and supervising analysts during live operational service.

Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, log analysis, security monitoring technologies and security event investigation.

SIEM platforms experience eg: Microsoft Sentinel, LogRhythm or equivalent.

Experience investigating complex cyber security events and determining appropriate escalation paths.

Good understanding of cyber-attack techniques, indicators of compromise, threat intelligence and defensive monitoring.

Experience in mentoring or coaching technical staff within an operational environment.

Excellent analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.

Ability to make timely decisions within a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment.

Professional certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, GIAC GCIH, GCIA, CompTIA CySA+ or equivalent.

Any knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK or equivalent is desirable.

Certes Computing (and all of its subsidiary companies) is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its business operations.