Security Operations Center Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to join their Cyber Detect and Respond team. This exciting role involves monitoring information systems for anomalies, responding to incidents, and managing risks within a dynamic environment. You will play a crucial role in ensuring security standards are met while providing guidance on projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and a proactive mindset, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Join a supportive team that values development and innovation in the cybersecurity field.

Benefits

43.5 days annual leave

Up to 20% pension

Qualifications

• Experience in a security operations environment is essential.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor information systems for unusual events and anomalies.
• Assist in incident containment, eradication, and recovery.

Skills

Security Monitoring

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Proactive Mindset

Mentorship

Education

Qualifications in Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Azure

Job description

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Client:

Head Resourcing

Location:

glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior SOC Analyst

Occasional Travel to either Newcastle or Glasgow

Up to £50,000 + 43.5 days annual leave + up to 20% pension

Head Resourcing are currently working with one of our major financial services clients to recruit a Senior SOC Analyst. This role will form part of our clients Cyber Detect and Respond team and be responsible for monitoring information systems for unusual events. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to progress their career in a supportive and fast paced environment.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Security Monitoring & Threat Detection – Specializing in SIEM tools to identify anomalies across cloud and data center environments, while developing and maintaining security monitoring during the Azure transition.
• Incident Response & Threat Hunting – Assisting in containment, eradication, and recovery of incidents, proactively hunting for threats, and mitigating operational risks.
• Risk & Threat Management – Staying updated on emerging threats, assessing risks, and implementing detection rules using security tools.
• Project & Stakeholder Support – Providing security guidance to ensure SOC standards are met in projects and change initiatives.
• Duty Officer & SOC Support – Rotating as Duty Officer to direct triage, support SOC Analysts, and provide out-of-hours coverage.
• Experience in security operations environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Clear written and verbal communication for diverse stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow
• Ability to mentor and support SOC Analysts
• Knowledge of IT domains like OS, databases, networks, or applications

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Qualifications in Cyber Security
• Knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Azure (including certifications such as AZ-900, SC-900, SC-200 or AZ-500)

If this role is of interest and you’d like to find out more, please apply now!