Cyber Security Lead SOC Analysts, Splunk, DV Security Cleared, required by our government services client based Milton Keynes, Bucks commutable from Northampton, East Midlands, Bedford, Luton, Peterborough.
Paying £655 a day - Umbrella Company
Working in an DV (Developed Vetting) Security cleared environment. You will hold a current DV or SC Security Clearance, or be eligible to undertake.
The role requires working as part of a 24/7 shift pattern. This pattern will include weekends and bank holidays.
To start in the New Year.
Skills and Experience Required
* Experience of SPLUNK within a Security Operations Centre (SOC).
* A bachelor's degree in computer science, Cyber Security.
* Foundational understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, etc.), operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common cyber‑attack techniques.
* Certifications like CompTIA Security+, Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), or a similar certification are a significant bonus to the role.
Key Responsibilities
* Continuous Monitoring: You will monitor security tools, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, to detect suspicious activity. You will be the first to see potential threats and will need to be efficient and professional in response against defined processes.
* Incident Triage: You will analyse alerts and logs to determine if an event is a genuine security incident or a false positive. You will need to be methodical and follow established procedures to classify and prioritise incidents.
* Initial Incident Response: For confirmed incidents, you’ll perform initial containment actions, such as isolating affected systems, and will escalated the incident to a Level 2 or 3 analyst for deeper investigation.
* Reporting and Documentation: You will create detailed tickets and reports for all detected incidents, documenting your findings and the steps you took. This is crucial for tracking incidents and for future analysis.
* Managing: You will provide direction and support to the junior member of the shift and provide handover to the next shift leader.
* Tool Management: You will assist in the maintenance and optimisation of security tools, ensuring they are working correctly and effectively.
Please apply online in the first instance.
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