Lead SOC Analyst

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

Overview

We're partnering with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to join their team in Glasgow on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), protecting critical systems from cyber threats.

Responsibilities

• Continuous Monitoring: Oversee SIEM tools (including Splunk) to detect suspicious activity and ensure timely response.
• Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to confirm genuine incidents and prioritise effectively.
• Initial Incident Response: Execute containment actions and escalate complex cases to senior analysts.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of incidents and actions taken for tracking and analysis.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to junior analysts during shifts and ensure smooth handovers.
• Tool Management: Assist in maintaining and optimising security tools for peak performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands-on experience with Splunk in a SOC environment.
• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS), operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.
• A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar are highly desirable.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive daily rate up to £633.
• 12-month contract with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to lead within a high-performing SOC team on mission-critical projects.

What you need to do now

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