Soc Analyst

LA International; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ICT Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor security tools, respond to suspicious activities, and manage incidents. Candidates should have experience with SPLUNK and hold or have held high-level security clearance in the past. This role, based in Milton Keynes or East Kilbride, is full-time and requires willingness to undergo further security clearance. It is an opportunity to join an award-winning company with a focus on inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience with SPLUNK within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Holding or having held high-level security clearance in the past.
• Willingness to be security cleared prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security tools to detect suspicious activity.
• Analyse alerts and logs to classify incidents.
• Perform initial incident response actions.
• Create detailed tickets and reports for incidents.
• Provide direction to junior team members.
• Assist in the maintenance of security tools.

Skills

Experience with SPLUNK

Security Operations Centre experience

Incident Triage

Initial Incident Response

Job description

Role: Soc Analyst

Rate: Inside IR35

Location: Full time onsite in either Milton Keynes or East Kilbride

Duration: 12 months

SC clearance required + willing to go through higher clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity and respond efficiently to potential threats.
• Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive, following established procedures to classify and prioritise incidents.
• Initial Incident Response: Perform containment actions for confirmed incidents (e.g., isolating affected systems) and escalation to Level 2 or 3 analysts for deeper investigation.
• Reporting and Documentation: Create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting findings and the steps taken for tracking and future analysis.
• Managing: Provide direction and support to the junior member of the shift and hand over responsibilities to the next shift leader.
• Tool Management: Assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools, ensuring they operate correctly and effectively.

Requirements

• Experience with SPLUNK within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Holding or having held high‑level security clearance in the past.
• Willingness to be security cleared prior to appointment (clearing may take a minimum of 10 weeks).

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade for the second consecutive year.