Security Operations Center Engineer

Summary: The Lead SOC Engineer role in Glasgow involves advanced monitoring and analysis of security events, leading incident investigations, and mentoring junior team members. The position requires coordination with IT and business units to enhance security protocols and response strategies. This hybrid role emphasizes staying updated on evolving threats and preparing detailed incident reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyse security events and incidents at an advanced level.
• Lead and conduct deep-dive incident investigations and forensic analysis.
• Act as an escalation point for L1 and L2 SOC Analysts.
• Develop and implement advanced security protocols and incident response procedures.
• Coordinate response efforts with other IT and business units.
• Stay current with evolving threats and vulnerabilities to improve detection and response strategies.
• Mentor and provide training to junior SOC team members.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and provide recommendations for improvement.

Key Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of security monitoring and incident response.
• Experience in conducting forensic analysis and incident investigations.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to develop and implement security protocols.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of current security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Experience in preparing detailed incident reports.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT