SOC Analyst

SmartSourcing plc; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services client is seeking a Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst at their Glasgow base. The role offers pay up to £653 per day under an umbrella company, and requires DV security clearance. Key responsibilities involve monitoring security tools for potential threats and incident triage. Ideal candidates will have experience with SPLUNK, foundational knowledge of networking, and a bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security. Certifications like CompTIA Security+ are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools for suspicious activity.
• Analyse alerts to determine genuine security incidents.

Skills

Experience of SPLUNK with in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS)

Operating systems knowledge (Windows, Linux)

Certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Cyber Security

Job description

Cyber Security Lead SOC Analyst, Splunk, DV Security Cleared, required by our government services client at their Glasgow base.

Paying £610 per day for Senior SOC Analyst and £653 per day for Lead SOC Analyst - Umbrella Company

Working in an DV (Developed Vetting) Security cleared environment. You will hold a current DV or SC Security Clearance, or be eligible to undertake.

The role requires working as part of a 24 / 7 shift pattern. This pattern will include weekends and bank holidays.

To start in the New Year

Skills and Experience Required

• Experience of SPLUNK with in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cyber Security or relevant experience
• You should have a foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP / IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.
• Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar certification are a significant bonus to the role

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. You will be the first to see potential threats and will need to be efficient and professional response against defined processes.
• Incident Triage You will analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false posit...