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. As a Level 2 SOC Analyst, you'll not only monitor and respond to incidents but also provide guidance and support to junior team members. 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 escalate 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), operati...