Your New Company and Role
We're partnering with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to join their team in Glasgow on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), protecting critical systems from cyber threats.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Continuous Monitoring: Oversee SIEM tools (including Splunk) to detect suspicious activity and ensure timely response.
* Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to confirm genuine incidents and prioritise effectively.
* Initial Incident Response: Execute containment actions and elevate complex cases to senior analysts.
* Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of incidents and actions taken for tracking and analysis.
* Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to junior analysts during shifts and ensure smooth handovers.
* Tool Management: Assist in maintaining and optimising security tools for peak performance.
What You'll Need to Succeed
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
* Hands-on experience with Splunk in a SOC environment.
* Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS), operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.
* A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
* Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar are highly desirable.
What You'll Get in Return
* Competitive daily rate up to £633.
* 12-month contract with potential for extension.
* Opportunity to lead within a high-performing SOC team on mission-critical projects.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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