SOC Analysts - Eligible for Security Clearance
We have a number of Lead and Senior SOC Analyst roles requiring a high level of Security Clearance. The roles will be based fully onsite near Milton Keynes covering a 24/7 shift rota. You will be part of a 24/7 team responsible for monitoring our systems, detecting potential security incidents, and initiating the incident response process.
Key Responsibilities
* Continuous Monitoring: monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity and respond efficiently and professionally according to defined processes.
* Incident Triage: analyze alerts and logs to determine whether an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive, following established procedures to classify and prioritize incidents.
* Initial Incident Response: for confirmed incidents, perform initial containment actions such as isolating affected systems and escalating the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.
* Reporting and Documentation: create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting findings and the steps taken to support tracking and future analysis.
* Tool Management: assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools to ensure they operate correctly and effectively.
Essential skills & experience
* Excellent problem‑solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and the capacity to work under pressure. Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort in a team environment.
* Experience of SPLUNK within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
Education
A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
Knowledge
Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber‑attack techniques.
Certifications
While not required, certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar credential are a significant bonus to the role.
Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment, which can take up to a minimum of 10 weeks. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work for security‑cleared jobs or non‑clearance vacancies. LA International welcomes applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.
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