Senior SOC Analyst – QRadar & Splunk
UK wide (remote, with 1–2 days a month in Glasgow)
£57,000 + package
The opportunity
Our client is a global consultancy with one of the largest dedicated security practices in the industry. With over 7,500 security specialists worldwide, they partner with leading security technology providers to deliver mission-critical solutions for government and enterprise clients.
They're now looking for a
Senior SOC Analyst
to join their UK Security Operations Centre. This is a chance to step into a senior role with real influence, where you'll take the lead on escalated incidents, shape SOC processes, and mentor junior analysts — all while working mostly remote.
What you'll be doing
* Leading investigations into escalated security events and incidents
* Driving containment, remediation, and root-cause analysis for major incidents
* Performing malware analysis, reverse engineering, and threat hunting
* Developing and optimising SIEM use cases (Splunk, QRadar)
* Shaping SOC runbooks, playbooks, and incident response procedures
* Supporting client stakeholders with incident reporting and recommendations
* Staying ahead of emerging threats and integrating threat intelligence
* Acting as an escalation point and guiding L1/L2 analysts
What we're looking for
* 2–5 years in cyber security, ideally SOC or incident response
* Strong experience with
Splunk and/or QRadar
(other SIEMs considered)
* Good understanding of
incident response, DFIR, malware analysis
* Knowledge of network traffic flows, vulnerability management, penetration testing
* Familiarity with ITIL disciplines (incident, problem, change management)
* Able to work with minimal supervision and lead response activity
* SC clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
Desirable: cloud exposure (AWS/Azure), security certifications (CISSP, GIAC, SC-200).
Why join?
* Salary: £57,000 + package
* Almost fully remote (just 1–2 days a month in Glasgow)
* Work with one of the world's largest security consultancies at enterprise scale
* Clear career path into technical leadership or specialist tracks
* Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment with ongoing development
Apply now
to take on a senior role where you'll be trusted to lead, influence, and make a direct impact in enterprise-level security operations.