Senior SOC Analyst - Hybrid (Glasgow/Edinburgh)

Spinwell Global; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced SOC Analyst for a 6-month contract, based in the UK with hybrid working conditions. The role involves supporting the development of security monitoring and response functions, operating security technologies, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT Security, including management skills, and familiarity with various security tools like Cortex XDR and XSOAR. Apply now to join a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant IT Security role, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead capacity.
• Experience in the creation and operation of Cyber Security Incident Response processes.
• Experience working within an Agile delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the security monitoring and response function.
• Operate security technologies and support junior analysts.
• Assist IT Security Technical Product Manager with service wrap processes.

Skills

Extended Detection and Response (preferably Cortex XDR)

Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (preferably Cortex XSOAR)

Network Access Control (preferably ForeScout)

Cloud Security Posture Management (preferably PRISMA Cloud)

Cyber Security Incident Response processes

KPI definition and monitoring

Secure networking principles

Firewall management

Vulnerability Management (preferably Tenable/Nessus)

Agile delivery

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an experienced SOC Analyst for a 6-month contract, based in the UK with hybrid working conditions. The role involves supporting the development of security monitoring and response functions, operating security technologies, and mentoring junior analysts. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT Security, including management skills, and familiarity with various security tools like Cortex XDR and XSOAR. Apply now to join a dedicated team.