Soc Analyst - Buckinghamshire - Pd

Senior SOC Analyst

Lead SOC Analysts with active Senior or (ideally) DV clearance. Fully onsite working on a 24/7 shift rota.

Must be eligible for DV vetting – Single British Nationality required by our government services client in Milton Keynes or Glasgow.

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Working in a 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, which will include weekends and bank holidays.

• Experience of SPLUNK in a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security or relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber‑attack techniques.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar certification are a significant bonus.

• Continuous Monitoring: Monitor security tools, including SIEM systems, to detect suspicious activity. Be the first to see potential threats and respond efficiently and professionally according to defined processes.
• Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. Follow established procedures to classify and prioritize incidents.
• Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, perform initial containment actions such as isolating affected systems and escalating to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.
• Reporting and Documentation: Create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting findings and steps taken.
• Tool Management: Assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools, ensuring they work correctly and effectively.

Please apply online in the first instance.

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