SOC L2 Analyst 6 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Reading Rate: £400 - £450 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a SOC L2 Analyst to join the team. Key Responsibilities: Seeking a experienced SOC L2 Analyst to strengthen our Security Operations Center. As a Tier 2 CERT Analyst, Candidate will do the investigation and remediation of security incidents using tools such as Splunk and defender and other security stacks. The ideal candidate will have expertise in monitoring and analysing security incidents in SOC. Key Skills & Experience: o Solid experience in cybersecurity, with incident response, digital forensics, or threat hunting. o Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, LogRhythm) and endpoint detection/response (EDR) tools. o Experience in handling complex cyber incidents (e.g., APTs, ransomware, data breaches). * Technical Skills: o Proficient in incident response tools and techniques, including network and system forensics, malware analysis, and memory analysis. o Expertise in analysing and responding to threats on different platforms (Windows, Linux, cloud environments, etc.). o Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to automate tasks or create custom detection methods. * Certifications (Preferred ): o SOC related certifications (preferred) o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - optional o Certified Incident Handler (GCIH, EC-Council) - optional o Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE) - optional o GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) - optional o GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) - optional * Analytical Skills: o Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to connect seemingly unrelated pieces of information to identify threats. o Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. * Soft Skills: o Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across various teams. o Ability to create clear, actionable reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders. o Ability to work in high-pressure situations and handle escalated incidents effectively. * Work Environment and Conditions: o Work will be performed in a fast-paced, dynamic security operations environment. o Ability to work after hours and on weekends when incidents arise. o Possible on-call rotations for urgent incident response needs This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. 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 welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.