Senior SOC Analyst (Contract)

Summary: The Senior SOC Analyst role at an Investment Bank in London involves overseeing security operations and incident response within a hybrid working environment. The position requires extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly within a Security Operations Center, and expertise in tools such as Splunk and EDR solutions. The analyst will be responsible for monitoring security incidents, analyzing logs, and implementing threat detection methodologies. This role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee security operations and incident response within the Security Operations Center.
• Utilize Splunk for log analysis and security monitoring.
• Implement threat detection methodologies and respond to security incidents.
• Analyze security events and incidents to identify potential threats.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture and incident response strategies.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity role.
• Expert knowledge of Splunk, preferably Splunk Enterprise Security.
• Strong experience in SPL (Search Processing Language) and log analysis.
• Deep understanding of security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection methodologies.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and common attack vectors.
• Experience with EDR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SOAR platforms.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux internals from a security perspective.

Salary (Rate): £65.00/hr

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT