Lead SOC Analyst — 24/7 Security Ops (12-Month)

Cyber Security training courses; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber defense training organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to join their team on a 12-month contract. You will oversee SIEM tools, manage incident response, and provide leadership to junior analysts in a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with Splunk. Competitive daily rate of up to £633 offered, with a potential contract extension.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Potential for contract extension

Leadership opportunity in a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk in a SOC environment.
• Solid understanding of common cyber-attack techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SIEM tools to detect suspicious activity and ensure timely response.
• Analyse alerts and logs to confirm genuine incidents and prioritise effectively.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents for tracking and analysis.
• Provide direction and support to junior analysts during shifts.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

SIEM tool experience

Attention to detail

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS)

Operating systems (Windows/Linux)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT or equivalent

Certifications like CompTIA Security+, CySA+

Tools

Splunk

Job description

A leading cyber defense training organization in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to join their team on a 12-month contract. You will oversee SIEM tools, manage incident response, and provide leadership to junior analysts in a 24/7 Security Operations Centre. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience with Splunk. Competitive daily rate of up to £633 offered, with a potential contract extension.