SOC Analyst - Local Authority

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

About The Role

Role: SOC Analyst
Contract Length: 6 Months with possible extension.
Location: Hybrid/Glasgow or Edinburgh
IR35: Outside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £458 per day
Security Clearance: BPSS

Spinwell is recruiting for a SOC Analyst for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SOC ANALYST

An experienced senior security analyst to support the development of the security monitoring and response function.

A number of security monitoring and response technologies have been, and continue to be, delivered by the team's engineering function. Client require an experienced individual who can both operate the technologies, supporting junior analysts in their use of these tools (where appropriate), and who can also assist the IT Security Technical Product Manager in the creation and definition of all aspects of the surrounding service wrap (processes, KPIs, Reporting, Assurance) to drive maturity into each of the services.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SOC ANALYST

• Experience of both using and managing toolsets such as:
  • Extended Detection and Response (preferably Cortex XDR) toolsets
  • Utilising Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (preferably Cortex XSOAR) tools to improve / automate / streamline routine security processes
  • Awareness of Network Access Control solutions (preferably ForeScout)
  • Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions (preferably PRISMA Cloud)
• Experience in the following areas:
  • Creation and operation of Cyber Security Incident Response processes
  • Definition and monitoring of KPIs to support service monitoring and business reporting
  • Secure networking principles
  • Firewall management
  • Vulnerability Management (preferably including use of Tenable/Nessus)
• More than 5 years' experience in a relevant IT Security role, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead capacity
• Experience of working within an Agile delivery environment

If you are a SOC Analyst, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!

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