Senior SOC Analyst

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

Senior SOC Analyst (DV Cleared)

Duration: 12 Months

Location: London

Rate: £600 per day

IR35 Status: Inside

Start: ASAP

A Senior SOC Analyst (DV Cleared) is required for our Government client to be part of their security team providing a 24x7 service helping to protect the organisation from cyber threats.

You will be part of a 24x7 team responsible for monitoring their systems, detecting potential security incidents and initiating the incident response process.

Essential skills & experience required:

• Current security clearance to DV Level
• Experience of SPLUNK within a security operations centre (SOC)
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, attention to detail and capacity to work under pressure
• Comfortable working within a team environment
• Good understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS etc.)
• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Common cyber attack techniques
• Any Cyber security certifications would be desirable

Responsibilities include:

You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity.

Analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritise incidents.

For confirmed incidents, you'll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalade the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.

Create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting your findings and the steps you have taken as this is crucial for tracking incidents and for future analysis.

Also assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools, ensuring they are working correctly and effectively.

To apply for this role please email your CV to: [e-mail]

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