Your Newpany 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:
1. Continuous Monitoring: Oversee SIEM tools (including Splunk) to detect suspicious activity and ensure timely response.
2. Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to confirm genuine incidents and prioritise effectively.
3. Initial Incident Response: Execute containment actions and escalateplex cases to senior analysts.
4. Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of incidents and actions taken for tracking and analysis.
5. Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to junior analysts during shifts and ensure smooth handovers.
6. Tool Management: Assist in maintaining and optimising security tools for peak performance.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
7. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
8. Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
9. Hands-on experience with Splunk in a SOC environment.
10. Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS), operating systems (Windows/Linux), andmon cyber-attack techniques.
11. A degree inputer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
12. Certifications such aspTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar are highly desirable.
What You’ll Get in Return
13. 12-month contract with potential for extension.
14. Opportunity to lead within a high-performing SOC team on mission-critical projects.