Senior SOC Analyst - DV Cleared (Onsite, 24/7)

SmartSourcing Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to work onsite in Milton Keynes. The role requires active DV security clearance and involves continuous monitoring of security tools to detect potential threats. Candidates should have a background in computer science or Cyber Security and experience with SPLUNK and incident response. This position demands flexibility to work within a 24/7 shift rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is key for applicants.

Benefits

Disability Confident Employer

Promotion of diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must have active DV clearance or be eligible for DV vetting.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and incident response.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 shift pattern, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools to detect suspicious activity.
• Analyse alerts and logs for genuine security incidents.
• Perform initial containment actions for confirmed incidents.
• Create detailed tickets and reports for detected incidents.
• Assist in maintaining and optimising security tools.

Skills

Experience of SPLUNK in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Foundational understanding of networking concepts

Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst to work onsite in Milton Keynes. The role requires active DV security clearance and involves continuous monitoring of security tools to detect potential threats. Candidates should have a background in computer science or Cyber Security and experience with SPLUNK and incident response. This position demands flexibility to work within a 24/7 shift rota, including weekends and bank holidays. Commitment to diversity and inclusion is key for applicants.