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SOC engineer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 620 - 655 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

Lead SOC Analysts and SOC engineers for our client in Glasgow OR Milton Keynes - 12mths,£620 - £653 pd Inside- security cleared)

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

Paying £(Apply online only) per day - Umbrella Company, Inside IR35

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 positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritize incidents.

Initial Incident Response

For confirmed incidents, youll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and escalate the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.

Reporting and Documentation

Youll create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting your findings and the steps you took. This is crucial for tracking incidents and for future analysis.

Managing

You’ll provide direction and support to the junior member of the shift and provide handover to the next shift leader.

Tool Management

You will assist in the maintenance and optimization of security tools, ensuring they are working correctly and effectively.

Please apply on line in the first instance

- SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all

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