SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analysts Lead SOC Analysts with active SC 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. Rate £650 pd Inside IR35 - Umbrella Company. 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. This pattern will include weekends and bank holidays.

• Experience of SPLUNK within 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 like CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar certification are a significant bonus to the role.

• Continuous Monitoring:
  Monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. First responder to potential threats and respond efficiently within defined processes.
• Incident Triage:
  Analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. Classify and prioritize incidents following established procedures.
• Initial Incident Response:
  For confirmed incidents, perform containment actions (e.g., isolating affected systems), and esc map to a Level 2 or 3 analyst.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  Create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting findings and actions taken.
• Tool Management:
  Assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools, ensuring they work correctly and effectively.

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